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Carlsen wins Norway chess; Anand finishes third

Carlsen wins Norway chess; Anand finishes third

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand defeated Aryan Tari in the ninth and final round to finish third in the Norway Chess tournament, which was won by world number one Magnus Carlsen.

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'We failed as a country because those who should have been there to say goodbye did not show up.'

Uttarakhand CM says he will 'not allow land jihad' in the state

Uttarakhand CM says he will 'not allow land jihad' in the state

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Addressing the concluding session of the two-day meeting of the Vishva Hindu Parishad's (VHP) Kendriya Margadarshak Mandal in Haridwar, Dhami said, "Uttarakhand shares its borders with two countries (China and Nepal). A particular community had illegally encroached land and raised structures in the border areas of the state which are being removed as part of a drive."

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

When elected on July 18 -- which is almost a certainty, given the NDA's numbers in the electoral college -- Droupadi Murmu will be the first President born after Independence.

Police avert another lynching of 2 sadhus in Maharashtra's Palghar

Police avert another lynching of 2 sadhus in Maharashtra's Palghar

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The police in Maharashtra's Palghar district averted potential mob violence against two sadhus in a village after the residents mistook them as child-lifters, nearly three years after three persons were lynched in the district over similar suspicion, an official said on Tuesday.

People vote in crucial bypolls across 6 states

People vote in crucial bypolls across 6 states

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Voting began on Thursday in the by-election to seven assembly constituencies in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

Sons Of Fruit-Seller, Tailor, Farmer Top Agniveers

Sons Of Fruit-Seller, Tailor, Farmer Top Agniveers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

On the parade ground are sons of jawans, farmers, LIC agents, daily wage farm labourers, shopkeepers... all living their moment of triumph; their faces bright with the possibilities that lie ahead.

NC's Lone pledges allegiance to Constitution but govt not happy

NC's Lone pledges allegiance to Constitution but govt not happy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

National Conference leader Mohammed Akbar Lone on Tuesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court reiterating his oath as Lok Sabha MP, saying he will preserve and uphold the Constitution and protect the country's territorial integrity, an undertaking that irked the Centre which claimed it added "insult to injury to the nation".

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit draws with Rapport; joint third

Tata Steel Chess: Vidit draws with Rapport; joint third

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi drew with Richard Rapport of Hungary in the ninth round to be in joint third place with 5.5 points in the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Assembly bypolls: Counting of votes for 7 seats in six states on Sunday

Assembly bypolls: Counting of votes for 7 seats in six states on Sunday

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Among the seven seats which witnessed a stiff contest between the BJP and the regional parties, the saffron party held three and the Congress two, while the Shiv Sena and the RJD had one each.

'Human lives more important': Juna akhara exits Kumbh Mela

'Human lives more important': Juna akhara exits Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The Juna Akhara, one of the largest sects of seers in the country, announced the end of its participation in the Kumbh Mela on Saturday, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal that participation in the ongoing gathering in Haridwar be kept symbolic in view of the surge in coronavirus cases.

Ready to transfer Palghar lynching case to CBI, Maharashtra tells SC

Ready to transfer Palghar lynching case to CBI, Maharashtra tells SC

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The pleas sought a CBI or a court-monitored Special Investigation Team probe in the incident that took place in the Palghar district in April 2020.

Katrina-Vicky's Leopard Story!

Katrina-Vicky's Leopard Story!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

It's the holiday season and the stars are making the most of it.

Bypolls in Maharashtra, Bihar first test of new alliances

Bypolls in Maharashtra, Bihar first test of new alliances

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The assembly bypolls in Bihar and Maharashtra, scheduled for November 3, are set to be the first electoral test of the popularity of the respective state governments after a change in the political alignment.

Tata Steel chess: Praggnanandhaa stuns Gujrathi

Tata Steel chess: Praggnanandhaa stuns Gujrathi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

16-year old Praggnanandhaa halted his three-match losing streak to shock the higher-rated Vidit Gujrathi

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths in Karnataka

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths in Karnataka

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, former chief minister B S Yediyurappa, IT industry veteran N R Narayana Murthy along with wife Sudha Murty, and Mysuru royal family member 'Rajamate' Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, were among the early voters who cast their ballot in the Karnataka Assembly polls.

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi in joint lead with Carlsen

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi in joint lead with Carlsen

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

India's Vidit Gujrathi drew with Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland to take his tally to four points after the sixth round of Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022.

Legends of Chess: Anand falls to fourth loss on trot

Legends of Chess: Anand falls to fourth loss on trot

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

The Chennai-based Anand, who is making his maiden appearance at the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour, settled for a 82-move draw in the opening game of the best-of-four contest.

Legends of Chess: Anand suffers fifth straight defeat

Legends of Chess: Anand suffers fifth straight defeat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Anand got off to a good start and won the first game of the best-of-four contest. The next two games were drawn before Leko levelled by winning the fourth.

5 arrested for human sacrifice at Kamakhya Temple 4 yrs ago

5 arrested for human sacrifice at Kamakhya Temple 4 yrs ago

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Giving the chilling details of the incident, Guwahati Police Commissioner Diganta Bora said the beheaded body of a 64-year-old woman was found covered with a blanket on the staircase of the Joy Durga Mandir in the precincts of the Kamakhya Temple on June 19, 2019 hours after she was killed.

Bypoll results come as booster shot for BJP ahead of election season

Bypoll results come as booster shot for BJP ahead of election season

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's bypoll win in four of the six seats it contested has invigorated the party ahead of assembly polls in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Clash of legends! Anand downs Kasparov in Croatia...

Clash of legends! Anand downs Kasparov in Croatia...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Viswanathan Anand trumped former World champion Garry Kasparov in the much-awaited contest of the Croatia Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb on Saturday.

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Voting will be held on Thursday in bypolls to seven assembly seats in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

Rs 1,800 cr: Construction cost of Ayodhya's Ram Temple

Rs 1,800 cr: Construction cost of Ayodhya's Ram Temple

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The construction of the temple is expected to be completed by December 2023 and Lord Ram is expected to be seated in the sanctum sanctorum by the Makar Sankranti festival in January 2024.

Govt urged to cut customs duties on British alcohol

Govt urged to cut customs duties on British alcohol

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The apex body for liquor firms Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies has urged the government to gradually reduce customs duties on British alcoholic beverages under the proposed India-UK free trade agreement to support domestic players. India and the UK have formally launched negotiations for an FTA, under which duties would be reduced or eliminated on several goods traded between the two countries. The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has also suggested the government to ensure that the UK allows the selling of domestic whiskies as 'Indian Whisky', irrespective of whether they are made from malt, grain spirits or molasses-based spirits.

Norway chess: Anand beats Radjabov, Carlsen loses to Tari

Norway chess: Anand beats Radjabov, Carlsen loses to Tari

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Anand and Radjabov drew their Classical match in 42 moves in a Guicco Pianissimo game.

Norway Chess: Anand loses to So but still in joint lead with Carlsen

Norway Chess: Anand loses to So but still in joint lead with Carlsen

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

India's legend Viswanathan Anand's winning run in the Classical event of the Norway Chess tournament came to an end after suffering a loss against American Wesley So in the fourth round in Stavanger on Saturday.

Chessable Masters final: Liren seizes advantage against Praggnanandhaa

Chessable Masters final: Liren seizes advantage against Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The second day of the final will also feature four games and the tie-break if required.

Praggnanandhaa suffers second defeat in FTX Crypto Cup

Praggnanandhaa suffers second defeat in FTX Crypto Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down to Poland's Jan-Krzystof Duda via the tie-break in the sixth round of the FTX Crypto Cup, the American finale of Champions Chess Tour, in Miami, on Sunday.

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi holds World No 1 Carlsen to a draw

Tata Steel Chess: Gujrathi holds World No 1 Carlsen to a draw

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi held World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen to a draw in the 11th round of the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament

Tata Steel Ches: Indian GM Vidit shoots into lead

Tata Steel Ches: Indian GM Vidit shoots into lead

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi prevailed over Russia's Daniil Dubov in the third round to become the sole leader with 2.5 points in the prestigious Tata Steel Masters chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Campaign ends for bypolls to 7 assembly seats in 6 states, counting on Nov 6

Campaign ends for bypolls to 7 assembly seats in 6 states, counting on Nov 6

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Chief ministers and other senior leaders made last-minute appeals to voters for their support in Mokama and Gopalganj of Bihar, Adampur of Haryana, Manugoda of Telangana, Gola Gorakhnath of Uttar Pradesh and Dhamnagar of Odisha.

Legends of Chess: Anand slumps to seventh defeat

Legends of Chess: Anand slumps to seventh defeat

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Going into the match against the Chinese after ending his six-match losing streak, Anand surrendered the first game in just 22 moves late on Tuesday.

Tata Steel Chess: Day of mixed results for Anand

Tata Steel Chess: Day of mixed results for Anand

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Carlsen extends lead

Norway Chess: No stopping Vishy Anand after third win in a row

Norway Chess: No stopping Vishy Anand after third win in a row

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

India's legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger as he defeated China's Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings.

SC to take up dissolution of marriage under Article 142

SC to take up dissolution of marriage under Article 142

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Article 142 of the Constitution deals with the enforcement of decrees and orders of the apex court.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

'BJP doesn't want DMK to support Congress'

'BJP doesn't want DMK to support Congress'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'The BJP knows only one language, intimidation!'

SC reserves verdict on power to dissolve marriages

SC reserves verdict on power to dissolve marriages

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Social changes take a "little time" and sometimes it is easier to bring a law but difficult to persuade society to change with it, the Supreme Court observed on Thursday while deliberating upon the issue relating to the dissolution of marriages.

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The hour-long episodes lurch from adrenaline-pumping to yawn-inducing, observes Deepa Gahlot.