News for 'Endgame'

'India might not have a third wave'

'India might not have a third wave'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'Between its natural immunity with Delta, in so many populations, and then getting on top of the vaccination (situation), I do not think India is going to have another bad wave.'

Bharat, biggest opener ever for Salman

Bharat, biggest opener ever for Salman

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Bharat is the biggest opener of the year from Bollywood.

World Chess: Indian eves bow 1-3 to Russia

World Chess: Indian eves bow 1-3 to Russia

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

The Indian eves failed at the first major hurdle as they went down 1-3 to Russia in the sixth round of the world women team chess championship in Mardin, Turkey.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu still searching for a title this year...

Sports Shorts: Sindhu still searching for a title this year...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

P V Sindhu opens her campaign in the China Open women's singles against Evgeniya Kosetskaya of Russia, in Fuzhou, China, on Tuesday.

Is Modi weighing his options on Pakistan?

Is Modi weighing his options on Pakistan?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is no conceivable reason for any big power to put road blocks on the path of an India-Pakistan normalisation process, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

World Team Chess: Harikrishna earns India victory

World Team Chess: Harikrishna earns India victory

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Grandmaster and Asian champion P Harikrishna proved his mettle by outclassing Emil Sutovsky and guiding India to a much-needed 2.5-1.5 victory over Israel in the fourth round of the World Team Chess Championship in Ningbo, China, on Wednesday.

Gibraltar Chess: Adhiban in joint lead

Gibraltar Chess: Adhiban in joint lead

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Grandmaster and former national champion B Adhiban crashed through the defences of former women's world champion Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria to remain in joint lead in the Masters section of Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival.

Norway Chess: Giri forces Anand into second straight draw

Norway Chess: Giri forces Anand into second straight draw

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand pushed yet again but could not break the solid defences of Anish Giri of Holland and had to settle for a second straight draw in the Norway chess tournament, a part of the Grand Chess tour.

GM Carlsen sets record for longest unbeaten streak

GM Carlsen sets record for longest unbeaten streak

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Carlsen had previously indicated he would not consider the record truly broken until after two more games as he was not prepared to count two wins he had in the Norwegian league.

Candidates Chess: Anand beats Topalov to regain sole lead

Candidates Chess: Anand beats Topalov to regain sole lead

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

India's Viswanathan Anand regained the sole lead with a sparkling victory over former challenger Veselin Topalov from Bulgaria in the ninth round of Candidates Chess tournament in Khanty Mansiysk on Sunday.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Anand finishes second in Shamkir Chess after draw against Caruana

Anand finishes second in Shamkir Chess after draw against Caruana

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an effortless draw with Fabiano Caruana of Italy to finish second in Shamkir Chess tournament in Shamkir, Azerbaijan, on Sunday.

Cancun: Bad for us, bad for the climate

Cancun: Bad for us, bad for the climate

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

The clandestine endgame being played out at the climate change conference at Cancun has concluded in a deal. The commentators and climate activists in the western world are ecstatic. Even the critics say pragmatism has worked and the world has taken a small step ahead in its battle to fight emissions that determine its growth.

Captain Marvel Review: Leaves you happy and impatient

Captain Marvel Review: Leaves you happy and impatient

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Captain Marvel is all about women empowerment, yet it's never preachy.

EPL Extras: Liverpool's Sturridge charged by FA for betting

EPL Extras: Liverpool's Sturridge charged by FA for betting

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

FA rules prohibit players and coaches from betting on any football activity or providing non-public information to any other person that is then used for betting.

This is undoubtedly Pak army's moment

This is undoubtedly Pak army's moment

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

As Washington tries to find its way out of Afghanistan, Pakistan has emerged as the central player dictating the terms of this emerging endgame in South Asia, notes Harsh Pant.

Anand held; Carlsen surges ahead

Anand held; Carlsen surges ahead

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vugar Gashimov of Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the Pearl Spring Chess tournament Nanjing, China on Sunday.

Isle of Man chess: Anand, Abhijeet take full points

Isle of Man chess: Anand, Abhijeet take full points

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Viswanthan Anand got back into the reckoning by defeating compatriot M Shyam Sundar in a one-sided affair in the Isle of Man International chess tournament on Wednesday. On a good day for Indians, former World junior champion Abhijeet Gupta tamed the highly-regarded Liem Le Quang of Vietnam.

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

Laxman bags Commonwealth Chess gold

Laxman bags Commonwealth Chess gold

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Indian Grandmaster R R Laxman walked away with the gold medal while Russia's Pavel Maletin won the overall title in the Parsvnath Commonwealth Chess Championship that concluded in Delhi on Tuesday.

Anand beats Adams to win maiden London Classic title

Anand beats Adams to win maiden London Classic title

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Five-time chess world champion Viswanathan Anand won his maiden London Classic title after defeating British Grandmaster Michael Adams in the fifth and final round on Monday.

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'

Brad Pitt-Jennifer share a moment at SAG awards

Brad Pitt-Jennifer share a moment at SAG awards

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Parasite created history at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards as the South Korean class drama went on to become the first foreign language film to pick up the top prize of the Best Motion Picture cast award.

Gopal in second spot in Asian chess

Gopal in second spot in Asian chess

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Grandmaster G N Gopal outclassed GM Darwin Laylo of Philippines to move into the joint second spot after the end of the fifth round of the Asian continental chess championship Subic Bay, Phillipines.

Vishy Anand starts with a draw in Gibraltar Chess

Vishy Anand starts with a draw in Gibraltar Chess

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand made a disappointing start to his campaign at the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival in Gibraltar after he was held to a draw by International Master Szidonia Lazarne Vajda of Hungary in the opening round of the masters section.

Sinquefield Cup: Anand draws with Vachier-Lagrave

Sinquefield Cup: Anand draws with Vachier-Lagrave

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive victory continued as he was held to a draw by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France .

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand suffers second successive defeat

Zurich Chess Challenge: Anand suffers second successive defeat

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand struggled with his form for the second consecutive day as he suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the second round of Zurich Chess Challenge.

Zurich Challenge: Anand beaten by Aronian in opener

Zurich Challenge: Anand beaten by Aronian in opener

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand began his campaign in the Zurich Chess Challenge on a losing note, beaten by Armenia's Levon Aronian in the first round.

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

What is particularly worrying is that the vast majority will not have access to testing or even to proper treatment. These cases could have been avoided if the government had shown the political will to do so, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Salman's Bharat crosses Rs 100 crore mark

Salman's Bharat crosses Rs 100 crore mark

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Given that there are no major releases slotted for the coming weeks, Bharat should have a clear run.

Carlsen wins Game 5 after Anand falters

Carlsen wins Game 5 after Anand falters

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

With seven games to come in the 12-game World Chess Championship match, Magnus Carlsen leads 3-2, drawing first blood in his trademark style.

World Chess Championship: Anand, Carlsen play out a draw in Game 5

World Chess Championship: Anand, Carlsen play out a draw in Game 5

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Magnus Carlsen in the fifth game of the ongoing World Chess Championship in Sochi, on Friday.

Humpy's title hopes diminish

Humpy's title hopes diminish

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Top seeded Grandmaster Koneru tried her best but could not breach Zhao Xue's defence and drew a tense game to remain joint third after the ninth round of the IS Bank Ataturk Women Grand Prix chess event in Istanbul.

Grand Chess tour: Anand holds Carlsen in Sinquefield Cup

Grand Chess tour: Anand holds Carlsen in Sinquefield Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Playing his second white in the event, Anand tried the Rossolimo variation to counter Carlsen's Sicilian defense, an opening that the Norwegian chose second time against Anand in the current year.

Tal Memorial chess: Anand stunned by Caruana

Tal Memorial chess: Anand stunned by Caruana

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand got off to a disappointing start, suffering a rare defeat against Fabiano Caruana of Italy in the first round of the Tal Memorial Chess Tournament in Moscow.

World Women's Chess: Harika advances

World Women's Chess: Harika advances

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Dronavalli Harika proved her superiority in the endgame to outplay Anna Muzychuk in the second rapid tie-breaker and sail into the third round of the ongoing World Women's Chess Championship in Nalchik (Russia).

World Women's Chess: Harika plays out second draw with Kosteniuk

World Women's Chess: Harika plays out second draw with Kosteniuk

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

After the first game against the same opponent ended in a draw, Harika was with black pieces in the second and she employed a French defence and Kosteniuk did not have many answers.

Spider-Man Far From Home review: Lighthearted joyride

Spider-Man Far From Home review: Lighthearted joyride

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Spider-Man: Far From Home moves to and fro between light-hearted slice-of-teen life and an underprepared Avenger second guessing what's right, real and responsible, notes Sukanya Verma.

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

In a statement posted on his official Twitter handle, the actor's family said he was diagnosed with the disease in 2016.

Game Over review: Knockout Taapsee leads this killer thriller

Game Over review: Knockout Taapsee leads this killer thriller

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'Game Over is a nifty piece of work that recognises the durability of meaningful entertainment,' says Sukanya Verma.