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Tata Steel chess: Carlsen beats Praggnanandhaa to grab lead

Tata Steel chess: Carlsen beats Praggnanandhaa to grab lead

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Vidit Gujrathi suffers first defeat

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.

Rohit knows how to deal with people's expectations

Rohit knows how to deal with people's expectations

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Rohit Sharma knows that Mumbai Indians are one of the title contenders and enter any tourney with a baggage of hype and hoopla.

Bigg Boss: Who Will Get Evicted This Week? PREDICT!

Bigg Boss: Who Will Get Evicted This Week? PREDICT!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Christmas may be around the corner but will that stop an elimination from the Bigg Boss 16 house this weekend?

Kharge ready to contest Congress president's poll if Sonia asks him to

Kharge ready to contest Congress president's poll if Sonia asks him to

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Senior Congress leader M Mallikarjun Kharge is not averse to running for the AICC president's election if party chief Sonia Gandhi asks him to contest, sources close to the veteran leader said on Wednesday.

World Rapid Chess: Erigaisi in joint lead with Carlsen; Humpy second

World Rapid Chess: Erigaisi in joint lead with Carlsen; Humpy second

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Arjun Erigaisi is in joint lead with 4.5 points from five rounds along with World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Fedoseev after holding the Norwegian superstar in round five.

KCR Or Nitish? Who Will Be Opposition's PM Candidate?

KCR Or Nitish? Who Will Be Opposition's PM Candidate?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Like Nitish, Mamata and KCR have prime ministerial ambitions, but, unlike Nitish who has established a rapport with Sonia, both Mamata and KCR are cold towards the Congress president, points out Virendra Kapoor.

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.

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

From what we've caught in a glimpse of its adrenalin-pumping promos, Jawan pays rich ode to SRK's inbuilt feminist. An army of females swarming its multi-heroines star cast screams iron fist in velvet glove in all its mainstream glory.

Ex-NZ skipper Vettori named Australia's assistant coach

Ex-NZ skipper Vettori named Australia's assistant coach

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has been appointed an assistant coach of Australia after working with the squad during the white-ball component of the Pakistan tour.

Global Chess League: Kings fail to stop Ganges Grandmasters' charge

Global Chess League: Kings fail to stop Ganges Grandmasters' charge

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Global Chess League has hit a significant milestone on its fifth day. With half of the matches already in the books, the competition now embarks on the crucial second phase of the round-robin tournament.

'Where does Manisha get energy to bitch so much?'

'Where does Manisha get energy to bitch so much?'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'I hope Jad has seen the footage and he knows what he has done to ruin my reputation or my bond with people outside.'

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

Superbet Rapid tourney: Anand continues bull run, leads field

Superbet Rapid tourney: Anand continues bull run, leads field

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Playing as a wildcard in the tournament, the Indian ace had on Thursday defeated Radoslaw Wojtaszek of Poland in the first round, before getting the better of American Wesley So and Anton Korobov (Ukraine).

Is Shardul Thakur ignored in KKR squad?

Is Shardul Thakur ignored in KKR squad?

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Shardul Thakur allayed concerns over his fitness, saying he has been under bowled in the IPL

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand's poor run continues

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand's poor run continues

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The Gashimov Memorial tournament this year is being played as a rapid and blitz chess tournament.

Bigg Boss 16: The BIGG Fight!

Bigg Boss 16: The BIGG Fight!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Namrata Thakker gives a quick recap.

Who is Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh's new CM

Who is Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh's new CM

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

With the party bagging its first victory in the hill state without the charismatic presence of Virbhadra Singh, Sukhu's elevation makes it clear that the party is ready to move on.

Indian teen clinches bronze at FIDE World Rapids

Indian teen clinches bronze at FIDE World Rapids

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

India's top player and Asian Games gold medallist Koneru Humpy, who had come back into medal contention after a modest performance on day two, had to settle for the sixth place though she logged eight points.

How Hakki Pikkis Inspired Operation Kaveri

How Hakki Pikkis Inspired Operation Kaveri

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Hakki Pikkis are a semi-nomadic tribe, traditionally of bird catchers and hunters, from Karnataka. Their knowledge of the forest and traditional medicine is extensive and is prized by the Sudanese community.

Koffee With Karan 7: Meet The Guests

Koffee With Karan 7: Meet The Guests

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Meet the celeb jodis who will feature on Koffee With Karan 7.

Haris breaks silence on Kohli's sixes at MCG

Haris breaks silence on Kohli's sixes at MCG

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Rauf said had Hardik Pandya or Dinesh Karthik hit him like that, he would have felt 'hurt'.

Soccer Wrap! Gunners thrash Wolves as Xhaka bows out with double

Soccer Wrap! Gunners thrash Wolves as Xhaka bows out with double

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Granit Xhaka hammered two goals in what is expected to be his last game as Arsenal clinched a 5-o win over Wolves.

Not the first time when Sharad Pawar leaves allies befuddled

Not the first time when Sharad Pawar leaves allies befuddled

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

However, the AICC general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the SC committee has limited terms of reference and 'cannot bring out the deep nexus between' the prime minister and the billionaire businessman.

'I don't believe in favouritism'

'I don't believe in favouritism'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'If we are unable to move out of catering to people's tantrums or their unreasonable demands or people treating other people badly or being okay with differential treatment, it will affect the storytelling and the creativity.'

Kohli has no qualms playing second fiddle to SKY

Kohli has no qualms playing second fiddle to SKY

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

'It's a great space to be while batting out there in the middle with SKY'

Bigg Boss 16: Juicy Gossip Coming UP!

Bigg Boss 16: Juicy Gossip Coming UP!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Thursday's episode of Bigg Boss was a yawnfest with hardly any entertainment. No fights, no naach-gaana, no masti.

'Trust can only be earned over long periods of time'

'Trust can only be earned over long periods of time'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'This is still a relatively immature defense and high-tech relationship.'

Bengal Durga Puja economy may expand by 20-30%

Bengal Durga Puja economy may expand by 20-30%

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

After the Covid-19 pandemic that derailed the economy since 2019, the Durga Puja festival in West Bengal is back with an estimated 20-30 per cent jump in festive spending. Retail sector is the key contributor to the state's Durga Puja economy which was Rs 32,377 crore in 2019, according to a British Council study conducted for the state government. Retail accounts for 85 per cent of the total puja economy and the rest is shared among pandal making, decoration, illumination, entertainment, advertisement, food & beverage and others.

Nadda, Rajnath to build consensus over Prez nominee

Nadda, Rajnath to build consensus over Prez nominee

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The BJP on Sunday authorised its president J P Nadda and Union minister Rajnath Singh to hold consultations with different political parties, including those in the opposition, on the president's election, in what is being seen as an outreach by the ruling party to arrive at a consensus on the choice for the top constitutional post.

Gukesh, 16, youngest to beat World champion Carlsen

Gukesh, 16, youngest to beat World champion Carlsen

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh upset Magnus Carlsen in the ninth round of the preliminary phase of the Aimchess Rapid online chess tournament, becoming the youngest to beat the World champion.

'We will do anything for Shami'

'We will do anything for Shami'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have made a massive impact on him.' A fascinating excerpt from R Sridhar's must-read book Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team.

BJP banks on Bhagwat confidant to win Modi's hometown

BJP banks on Bhagwat confidant to win Modi's hometown

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

As one moves towards Vadnagar, local issues such as high prices of cattle feed and inflation becomes louder.

The Man Who Fought Al-Qaeda, Taliban

The Man Who Fought Al-Qaeda, Taliban

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Ahmed Shah Massoud's assassination, 9/11 and the defeat and ejection of the Taliban suggested a break in Afghanistan's history, but the events of August 2021 and the Taliban's return shows how deeper continuities remained in place, points out T C A Raghavan, former Indian high commissioner to Pakistan.

'We wanted to capture Major Sandeep's spirit'

'We wanted to capture Major Sandeep's spirit'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'People only knew about the hundreds of people he had saved and his Ashoka Chakra.' 'I came to know about this beautiful life that he had lived, that was so much more than the way he died.' 'I was interested in that being.'

Hardik doesn't believe in chop and change philosophy

Hardik doesn't believe in chop and change philosophy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

"I can understand that if I stand in his shoes that even if you are continuously benched for India. It is difficult, as much as I speak to them, it's no consolation for not playing, but at the same time, if I can repeat the point and keep a healthy atmosphere, it's fine."

Nehra, Vikram Solanki join Ahmedabad IPL team?

Nehra, Vikram Solanki join Ahmedabad IPL team?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Former India fast bowler Ashish Nehra will be the Ahmedabad IPL franchise's head coach during the 2022 Indian Premier League season, while England opener of yesteryear Vikram Solanki is in line to become 'Director of Cricket'.

Dom's Take: Modi will charm next US Prez!

Dom's Take: Modi will charm next US Prez!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Though there must be some anxiety in the prime minister's office about how America will decide -- given Modi's 'Next time, Trump Sarkar' partisan shout at the Howdy Modi event in Houston in September 2019 -- Dominic Xavier is in no doubt that whoever the next American president is, our prime minister will quickly charm him and envelop him in the Modian bear hug.

Who Says Prabhas Is UPSET with Pooja?

Who Says Prabhas Is UPSET with Pooja?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'Working with Pooja has been a great experience for Prabhas.' 'Another project with the two is being planned.'