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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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Beware! This could wreck US financial markets

Beware! This could wreck US financial markets

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Countries that hold large US dollar-denominated forex reserves have a powerful tool in their arsenal: they could wreck American financial markets at a mere click of a mouse.

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.

Harikrishna in sole lead before final round

Harikrishna in sole lead before final round

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

The top seed drew his ninth and penultimate round game against Hou Yifan.

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.

Anand wins Zurich Classical after easy draw with Karjakin

Anand wins Zurich Classical after easy draw with Karjakin

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the fifth and final round to win the Classical section of Zurich Chess Classic on Thursday.

Rupee extends losses; down 9 paise against dollar

Rupee extends losses; down 9 paise against dollar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The Rupee is likely to recover during day trad, say currency watchers.

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

How foreign media covered India's Moon-landing bid

How foreign media covered India's Moon-landing bid

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The New York Times, The Washington Post, The BBC and The Guardian, among many other leading foreign media outlets, all carried stories on Chandrayaan-2, India's landmark moon mission.

Anand holds Caruana in Grenke chess opener

Anand holds Caruana in Grenke chess opener

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against world No 2 Fabiano Caurana of Italy in the first round of Grenke Chess Classic in Baden-Baden, Germany. Playing his first tournament after winning the London Classic, the five-times world champion was pleasantly surprised as Caruana went for the Italian opening with white that does not find many followers in top level chess.

Tata Steel chess: Anand finishes joint third after drawing with Gujrathi

Tata Steel chess: Anand finishes joint third after drawing with Gujrathi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Viswanathan Anand had to be content with a joint third place finish following a draw with compatriot Vidit Gujrathi in the 13th and final round of the Tata Steel Masters, in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherland.

World Cup chess: Sethuraman crashes out

World Cup chess: Sethuraman crashes out

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Indian Grandmaster S P Sethuraman crashed out of the World Cup of chess after a draw with Azerbaijani superstar Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the second game of the third round in Baku.

What has Modi's ultra-nationalism given India?

What has Modi's ultra-nationalism given India?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

'Modi has presided over an ultra-nationalism that has stunted India's growth, been unable to change the country's external situation, brought foreign intervention into Indian affairs,' explains Aakar Patel.

Anand finishes joint second

Anand finishes joint second

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand finished joint second after playing out a draw with Wesley So of United States in the Sinquefield Cup, which concluded in St Louis, USA.

What Thor likes about India

What Thor likes about India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'It was like being in the Colosseum.'

Tal memorial chess: Anand draws with Mamedyarov

Tal memorial chess: Anand draws with Mamedyarov

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand put an end to two straight losses and settled for an easy draw with Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan in the seventh round of Tal memorial chess tournament in Moscow.

Modi must focus on 3 factors to sustain 8% GDP growth

Modi must focus on 3 factors to sustain 8% GDP growth

Rediff.com18 May 2018

GST stabilisation, DTC implementation and banking reforms are crucial for sustaining high growth for a long period, says Rashesh Shah.

Harikrishna moves into semis

Harikrishna moves into semis

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

After winning the first game, India's World junior champion drew the second of the two-game mini match in Lausanne Young Masters International Chess tournament .

Harikrishna, Barua in lead

Harikrishna, Barua in lead

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

The Indians shared the lead with three other GMs at the end of the fourth round in the Tata Chess championship.

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The onus today is on China, but it also requires a little diplomatic finesse from India, backed by a modernised armed force, argues BJP MP Subramanian Swamy in this excerpt from his new book, Himalayan Challenge: India, China And The Quest For Peace.

Kunte suffers shock defeat

Kunte suffers shock defeat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

The Indian Grandmaster was beaten by GM Mark Hebden of England in the opening round of the Hastings International Chess Congress.\n\n

Anand seals Candidates title with effortless draw

Anand seals Candidates title with effortless draw

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand sealed the Candidates tournament title with an effortless draw with Peter Svidler of Russia in the 14th and final round in Khanty Mansiysk.

Anand inches closer to title after draw with Kramnik

Anand inches closer to title after draw with Kramnik

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand inched closer to clinching the Candidates Chess tournament title after settling for an easy draw as black against Vladimir Kramnik of Russia in the 11th round in Khanty Mansiysk.

Sasikiran off to winning start

Sasikiran off to winning start

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

The Indian GM took off with a lucky victory over Vitaly Tseshkovsky in the opening round of the Aeroflot International open.

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'All the vaccines that are available in most countries, right now, are all highly effective and safe.'

Radjabov holds Anand

Radjabov holds Anand

Rediff.com28 Feb 2003

The Indian ace is placed second behind Peter Leko in the Linares tournament.

Vishy Anand draws with Karjakin to stay second

Vishy Anand draws with Karjakin to stay second

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against Sergey Karjakin of Russia to remain in joint second spot in the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament, in St Louis, United States.

Will Simba become KING of the box office?

Will Simba become KING of the box office?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The marketing spiel for the Hindi version has been around Shah Rukh Khan's inclusion as Pride Rock's patriarch and his son Aryan Khan's debut as Simba's voice.

Norway chess: Anand settles for another draw

Norway chess: Anand settles for another draw

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive win continued as he was held to yet another draw by Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan in the sixth round of the Altibox Norway Chess tournament, Stavanger, Norway.

Bobby Fischer, the greatest chess player ever

Bobby Fischer, the greatest chess player ever

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

He possessed an IQ of 180, higher than Albert Einstein's, but his life and career took unexpectedly bizarre routes. Dhruv Munjal salutes the strange genius of Bobby Fischer.