News for 'RAPID'

Gukesh stuns Caruana, finishes fourth in Rapid Event

Gukesh stuns Caruana, finishes fourth in Rapid Event

Rediff.com8 May 2026

D Gukesh finished tied fourth in the Super Rapid and Blitz Tournament after defeating Fabiano Caruana, marking a return to form after recent struggles.

How Gukesh Bounced Back In Super Rapid And Blitz Tournament

How Gukesh Bounced Back In Super Rapid And Blitz Tournament

Rediff.com9 May 2026

D Gukesh recovered from a shaky start in the blitz section of the Super Rapid and Blitz tournament with a victory over Jan-Krzysztof Duda. Hans Moke Niemann leads the tournament, followed by Wesley So and Fabiano Caruana.

Hans Niemann Clinches Super Rapid And Blitz Title; Gukesh 6th

Hans Niemann Clinches Super Rapid And Blitz Title; Gukesh 6th

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Hans Moke Niemann of the United States won the Super rapid and blitz in Warsaw, while India's D Gukesh finished sixth. Niemann secured the title with a strong finish, while Gukesh had a mixed performance.

India Calls For Stronger Accountability In Rapid Urban Transformation

India Calls For Stronger Accountability In Rapid Urban Transformation

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Comptroller and Auditor General of India K Sanjay Murthy highlighted the need for stronger accountability systems to support India's urban transformation and sustainable mobility push at the BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Leaders' Summit in Bengaluru.

Rousey signs off in style with rapid armbar victory over Gina Carano

Rousey signs off in style with rapid armbar victory over Gina Carano

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ronda Rousey ended her MMA career with a 17-second armbar victory over Gina Carano, securing an emotional farewell and the closure she sought after years away from the sport.

Could This Hidden Himalayan Lake Trigger Massive Floods?

Could This Hidden Himalayan Lake Trigger Massive Floods?

Rediff.com5 days ago

A team of scientists has identified a 'potentially dangerous' proglacial lake at 16,500 feet in Arunachal Pradesh's Mago Chu basin, a critical headwaters region of the Brahmaputra, warning of a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) due to rapid glacier transformation.

Olympian Anish Bhanwala Wins Gold At Shooting Championship

Olympian Anish Bhanwala Wins Gold At Shooting Championship

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Olympian Anish Bhanwala won gold in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Suraj Sharma won silver and Vijayveer Sidhu took bronze.

ChatGPT Image Generation Crosses 1 Billion Milestone In India

ChatGPT Image Generation Crosses 1 Billion Milestone In India

Rediff.com19 hours ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announces that ChatGPT image creation in India has surpassed 1 billion, less than a month after the release of ChatGPT Images 2.0.

Report flags India's vulnerability to cyber attacks, CBRN threat

Report flags India's vulnerability to cyber attacks, CBRN threat

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A new report highlights India's increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks and CBRN threats due to geopolitical tensions, industrial growth, and urbanisation, calling for an urgent strengthening of its CBRN security strategy through collaboration and investment.

How Gukesh Beat World Title Challenger Sindarov

How Gukesh Beat World Title Challenger Sindarov

Rediff.com6 May 2026

World champion D Gukesh defeated his challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the Super Rapid and Blitz event in Warsaw, signalling his readiness for the upcoming World Championship title defence.

India To Host Season 4 Of The Global Chess League

India To Host Season 4 Of The Global Chess League

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The fourth season of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, will be held in India, aiming to leverage the country's booming chess culture, the tournament organisers announced on Friday.

India's Economic Growth Credible, Digital Infra Accelerating: Tata Consumer Products Chairman

India's Economic Growth Credible, Digital Infra Accelerating: Tata Consumer Products Chairman

Rediff.com3 hours ago

N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Consumer Products (TCPL), stated that India continues to experience credible economic growth, driven by strong demographic fundamentals and accelerating digital public infrastructure, despite a fragmented global landscape.

How AI Will Reshape The IT Services Industry, According To Coforge

How AI Will Reshape The IT Services Industry, According To Coforge

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Coforge believes that the rapid adoption of AI is disrupting the traditional labour model but also creating new high-margin opportunities in the IT services industry.

Anna Muzychuk On Key Factors In World Chess Championships

Anna Muzychuk On Key Factors In World Chess Championships

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Former world blitz and rapid champion Anna Muzychuk discusses the upcoming World Chess Championships, highlighting the importance of psychological momentum and pressure handling for Indian players D Gukesh and R Vaishali.

How Gukesh Signalled World Championship Readiness

How Gukesh Signalled World Championship Readiness

Rediff.com7 May 2026

D Gukesh showcased his World Championship preparations by defeating his title challenger, Javokhir Sindarov, and drawing with Wesley So at the Grand Chess Tour's Super Rapid and Blitz event.

IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan slams Dhruv Jurel for slow strike rate against Delhi Capitals

IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan slams Dhruv Jurel for slow strike rate against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan criticised Dhruv Jurel after Rajasthan Royals' defeat to Delhi Capitals, saying the wicketkeeper-batter should have scored faster and helped his side cross the 200-run mark.

Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Accused In Thane

Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Accused In Thane

Rediff.com3 days ago

Thane police rescued a five-year-old boy and arrested the abductor within five hours of the crime. The accused, Iqbal Guddu Ansari, was arrested from a hideout in Mumbai. The boy was lured away from his home in Bhiwandi. Multiple police teams used technical surveillance to trace the suspect.

How PhonePe Achieved 700 Million Registered Users

How PhonePe Achieved 700 Million Registered Users

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

PhonePe has announced it has surpassed 700 million registered users on its platform. This milestone underscores PhonePe's extensive reach in India and its diverse digital offerings in payments and financial services. The company's growth is attributed to increasing consumer trust, a strong distribution network, and a focus on user-friendly digital payment experiences.

Ravi Shastri backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India T20 debut

Ravi Shastri backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India T20 debut

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for international cricket and has urged selectors to fast-track him into the national T20 setup.

OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite Gets 7,000 mAh Battery, 144Hz Screen

OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite Gets 7,000 mAh Battery, 144Hz Screen

Rediff.com6 days ago

The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a fresh addition in the Nord CE Lite range.

US-Iran Conflict, Crude Oil Price to Dictate Dalal Street Trends

US-Iran Conflict, Crude Oil Price to Dictate Dalal Street Trends

Rediff.com2 days ago

Analysts predict that the ongoing US-Iran conflict, fluctuations in crude oil prices, and foreign institutional investor (FII) flows will be the primary factors influencing Dalal Street this week, with inflation concerns adding to investor anxiety.

Gujarat Titans' Fielding Errors Prove Costly Against KKR

Gujarat Titans' Fielding Errors Prove Costly Against KKR

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel admitted their sloppy catching proved costly as they dropped as many as four catches, including two chances of Finn Allen, who made them pay with a blistering 35-ball 93 in a 29-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders.

Growing Talent Pool In Indian Junior Women's Hockey Praised

Growing Talent Pool In Indian Junior Women's Hockey Praised

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Indian junior women's hockey team head coach Tim White has lauded the growing talent pool in the country's age-group national pathway during his scouting visit to the ongoing India-Australia U-18 exposure series in Bhopal. White emphasised the importance of building a strong connection between the youth tiers and the senior national team, aiming to develop players ready for world-class performance.

How TCS Is Building The 'Infrastructure Of Intelligence'

How TCS Is Building The 'Infrastructure Of Intelligence'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is focusing on building AI infrastructure, including India's first AI-focused data centre, as AI becomes a core operating foundation for enterprises globally.

Acer Iconia iM11-22M5G Launched At 25,499

Acer Iconia iM11-22M5G Launched At 25,499

Rediff.com5 days ago

This tablet combines sleek design with impressive everyday performance, featuring an expansive 11.45-inch display with brilliant 450-nit brightness for smooth and vibrant visuals. Equipped with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, it handles multitasking effortlessly, while the 16 MP rear, 8 MP front, and 2 MP macro cameras capture every detail with clarity. Complete with a fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi and 5G VoLTE connectivity, Bluetooth 5.2, Android 15, and a premium slim metal finish in silver, it's built for work, entertainment, and life on the move.

Credit Card Transactions Soar 2.6x, Private Banks Dominate

Credit Card Transactions Soar 2.6x, Private Banks Dominate

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Credit card transactions in India have surged over 2.6 times between 2021 and 2025, reaching 570 crore volumes and Rs 23.2 lakh crore in value, with private sector banks significantly increasing their market share, according to a recent RBI report.

Women Entrepreneurs To Be Trained As Drone Pilots

Women Entrepreneurs To Be Trained As Drone Pilots

Rediff.com6 days ago

FLO has signed agreements with Garuda Aerospace, NEOSKY India and YRG for a skilling programme to train 1,000 women drone pilots by March next year.

Why Credit Card Usage Is Booming In India

Why Credit Card Usage Is Booming In India

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Credit card transactions in India have surged over 2.6 times between 2021 and 2025, driven by private sector banks, while debit card usage declines due to growing adoption of UPI and digital wallets, according to an RBI report.

Chartered Accountant Among Two Arrested In Delhi GST Fraud Case

Chartered Accountant Among Two Arrested In Delhi GST Fraud Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has arrested two individuals, including a chartered accountant, in connection with a GST and VAT fraud involving the misuse of business credentials and dummy firms.

India rules ICE bike exports, but China dominates E2Ws

India rules ICE bike exports, but China dominates E2Ws

Rediff.com3 hours ago

But when it comes to e2W, China is the dominant player and had grabbed over 76 per cent share of total e2W imports in 2025 with brands like Yadea, NIU and Sunra dominating the market.

Who's Madame Azurie, Whom Priyanka Plays In Mira Nair's Amri?

Who's Madame Azurie, Whom Priyanka Plays In Mira Nair's Amri?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Madame Azurie was a highly popular dancer in early Indian cinema, starring in over 700 movies.

IPL 2026: 'We didn't deserve to win': Gill's honest verdict after KKR defeat

IPL 2026: 'We didn't deserve to win': Gill's honest verdict after KKR defeat

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill criticised his team's fielding performance after their loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, citing dropped catches as a key factor in the defeat.

Why AI Hasn't Revolutionised Cybercrime Yet

Why AI Hasn't Revolutionised Cybercrime Yet

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A new study analysing millions of posts from underground cybercrime forums reveals that cybercriminals are struggling to effectively utilise AI tools, despite widespread experimentation since the launch of ChatGPT.

Arvind Subramanian: Be Wary of China Bashing

Arvind Subramanian: Be Wary of China Bashing

Rediff.com5 days ago

It seems odd to criticise a country for delivering growth rates in standards of living and consumption that have been perhaps the fastest, longest, and most broad-based (affecting hundreds of millions of people) in history, points out Arvind Subramanian.

Weight Loss Drugs Sales Surge!

Weight Loss Drugs Sales Surge!

Rediff.com3 days ago

'The innovators have been able to more or less stay where they are, in terms of revenue even as the generics are seeing exponential growth due to their affordability.'

Ebola outbreak: India boosts surveillance; experts say no need to panic

Ebola outbreak: India boosts surveillance; experts say no need to panic

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Following the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa, Indian authorities are closely monitoring the situation and reinforcing surveillance measures to prevent the virus's potential spread into the country. Health experts emphasise the importance of vigilance and preparedness.

'This Is How The Indian Air Force Will Fight Going Forward'

'This Is How The Indian Air Force Will Fight Going Forward'

Rediff.com3 days ago

The IAF's future operational concepts could involve indigenous Tejas combat aircraft coordinating in real time with multiple Ghatak RPSAs, each carrying a different mission payload ranging from electronic warfare systems and targeting sensors to precision munitions.

AU Small Finance Bank Pioneers AI-Native Loan Origination

AU Small Finance Bank Pioneers AI-Native Loan Origination

Rediff.com6 days ago

AU Small Finance Bank has launched its first AI-native loan origination system, built on the Broccoli platform, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. This deployment marks a significant step towards becoming a fully AI-native bank, replacing traditional systems with a hyper-personalised sales and servicing platform.

Chirag-Satwiksairaj Settle For Silver At Thailand Open

Chirag-Satwiksairaj Settle For Silver At Thailand Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought hard but lost to Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin in the men's doubles final at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Why Army chief wants to open a cafe

Why Army chief wants to open a cafe

Rediff.com2 days ago

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi shared his vision for a cafe named 'Ahista Zindagi' in Madhya Pradesh, designed as a retreat for reflection and conversation in today's fast-paced world, during an interaction with youths in Delhi.