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Norway Chess: Anand draws with Nakamura

Norway Chess: Anand draws with Nakamura

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

After a scintillating victory over Fabiano Caruana of United States in the previous round, Anand yet again showed great intent against Nakamura, but the American was up to the task in a keenly contested game.

SHOCKING! Army's $190m ammo languishes in Russia

SHOCKING! Army's $190m ammo languishes in Russia

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

This is causing a shortfall of critical ammunition within the army at a time when the MoD is making emergency purchases from the global arms market to cater for a possible clash with China.

Anand opens account with a draw in Tal Memorial Chess

Anand opens account with a draw in Tal Memorial Chess

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand opened his account with a draw against lowest-ranked Dmitry Andreikin of Russia in the second round of Tal Memorial Chess tournament in Moscow.

Vishy Anand to lead India in Online Nations Cup

Vishy Anand to lead India in Online Nations Cup

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand will lead India's charge at the online Nations Cup beginning on Tuesday, where some of the world's best players will face off amid the coronavirus pandemic which has thrown the sporting calendars out of gear. The six-team event, touted to the richest online team tournament, features all the big names in the game with World champion Magnus Carlsen being the only big gun missing from the line-up.

PHOTOS: Oliver hurdles to glory, Fraser-Pryce destroys field

PHOTOS: Oliver hurdles to glory, Fraser-Pryce destroys field

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Powerful American David Oliver won the 110 metres hurdles title at the world championships in Moscow, while Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce produced a masterful display of sprinting to complete a Jamaican 100 metres double.

Tal Memorial chess: Anand draws with Gelfand

Tal Memorial chess: Anand draws with Gelfand

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Boris Gelfand of Israel in the fourth round of Tal Memorial chess tournament in Moscow.

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

There is growing acceptance of the idea in the international community that engaging the Taliban government is a far better approach than ostracising it, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Once Mazar-i-Sharif falls, some isolate pockets of resistance may remain, which the Taliban would tackle through political work or coercion, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Startup Corridor to US for Indian entrepreneurs

"Startup Corridor" to US for Indian entrepreneurs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Brainchild of Silicon Valley VC Asha Jadeja, the programme would fly entrepreneurs to Silicon Valley on a two-week visit.

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'While we may speculate about personality politics, the reality is that there are more important issues that drive the India-US relationship.'

Gelfand wins Tal chess; Anand finishes eighth

Gelfand wins Tal chess; Anand finishes eighth

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand ended his campaign with an easy draw against Sergey Karjaikin of Russia in the ninth and final round of Tal Memorial Chess tournament that concluded in Moscow.

Google's Glass thrills but chills

Google's Glass thrills but chills

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

With Glass, suddenly Google has become the hot new name in what is to be the rage of the future - wearable computing.

Candidates Chess: Anand beats Karjakin, shares lead with Caruana

Candidates Chess: Anand beats Karjakin, shares lead with Caruana

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Viswanathan Anand avenged his defeat against Sergey Karjakin of Russia and came roaring back in lead.

DROOL! Five BEST places in Delhi to have a burger

DROOL! Five BEST places in Delhi to have a burger

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

Someone somewhere decided to put a juicy patty between two soft buns and call the thing a burger. The world has been drooling ever since. Harnoor Channi-Tiwary lists out the absolutely best places in Delhi to have one!

Manchester, Silicon Valley...

Manchester, Silicon Valley...

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Why do Innovation Revolutions happen outside India, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Norway Chess: Another draw for Anand, slips to joint 5th

Norway Chess: Another draw for Anand, slips to joint 5th

Rediff.com15 May 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand let Russian Sergey Karjakin off the hook and drew after a stellar performance in the sixth round of Norway Chess 2013 Super Tournament in Sandnes, Norway.

Anand crushes Topalov, moves to joint second

Anand crushes Topalov, moves to joint second

Rediff.com11 May 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand crushed his former challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the third round to jump to the joint second spot in the Norway Chess 2013 super tournament in Sandnes.

Chanda, Ganguly keep joint-lead in Fujaira chess

Chanda, Ganguly keep joint-lead in Fujaira chess

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Indian Grandmasters Sandipan Chanda and Surya Shekhar Ganguly kept themselves in contention for top honours after drawing with Etienne Bacrot of France and Yuri Kryvoruchko of Ukraine respectively in the seventh round of Fujairah International chess tournament, in Fujaira, UAE, on Tuesday. The Indian duo remained in joint-lead on five points along with the Ukrainian trio of Sergey Fedorchuk, Andrey Sumets and Alexander Moiseenko, Liem Le Quang of Vietnam and Bacrot.

Man who wants to destroy world's financial system

Man who wants to destroy world's financial system

Rediff.com1 May 2013

From North American gamblers to Indonesian housewives and Indian salesmen, all got hooked to Sergey Mavrodi scheme.

Russian financial scheme for rural India

Russian financial scheme for rural India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

This financial scheme is based on a virtual currency and is propagated by Russian businessman and financier Sergey Mavrodi.

From Google to Alphabet: How the transformation will help

From Google to Alphabet: How the transformation will help

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google is learning the ABCs of conglomerate life.

India, Pak can settle Kashmir issue on their own: Russia

India, Pak can settle Kashmir issue on their own: Russia

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Russia on Thursday ruled out playing a role in resolving the Kashmir problem, saying India and Pakistan are capable of settling their outstanding issues themselves.

Conflicts should be resolved by peaceful means: BRICS

Conflicts should be resolved by peaceful means: BRICS

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The BRICS stressed on resolution of conflicts in a declaration issued after a virtual meeting of foreign ministers of the member nations of the grouping. The meeting was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Anand loses to Hao, finishes fourth in Norway Chess

Anand loses to Hao, finishes fourth in Norway Chess

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Going all out for a win to clinch the title, world champion Vishwanathan Anand suffered a heart-breaking loss at the hands of Wang Hao of China in the final round to finish a disappointing fourth in the Norway Super Chess tournament in Sandnes.

Anand held by Svidler at Norway Chess

Anand held by Svidler at Norway Chess

Rediff.com14 May 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against Russian Peter Svidler as black while World No 1 Magnus Carlsen turned the tables on Sergey Karjakin of Russia to put a twist in the tale at the Norway Chess 2013 Super Tournament in Sandnes, Norway.

Ganguly stays in joint lead

Ganguly stays in joint lead

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Grandmaster Surya Shekhar Ganguly kept himself in contention, drawing with Sergey Fedorchuk of Ukraine in the fifth round of Fujairah International Open chess tournament in Fujairah.

Russia will not boycott Rio Olympics over doping ban

Russia will not boycott Rio Olympics over doping ban

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Russia will not boycott the Rio Olympics after being suspended from the International Association of Athletics Federations over a doping scandal, RIA news agency cited Russian Olympic Committee head Alexander Zhukov as saying on Monday.

REWIND: Best images of the week gone by

REWIND: Best images of the week gone by

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Missed the biggest news from last week? Here's what happened in the world in photos.

Tata Steel Masters chess: Anand draws with Svidler

Tata Steel Masters chess: Anand draws with Svidler

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand played out a draw againt Peter Svidler of Russia in the eighth round of Tata Steel Masters underway, in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands, on Sunday.

Anand draws again, Carlsen maintains winning run

Anand draws again, Carlsen maintains winning run

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand was unable to breach the solid defenses of Sergey Karjakin of Russia and played out a draw as world No 1 Magnus Carlsen continued on his winning streak in the 75th Tata Steel chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Tata Steel chess: Anand held by Sokolov, slips to 2nd

Tata Steel chess: Anand held by Sokolov, slips to 2nd

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand slipped to the second position after he was held to an easy draw by tail-ender Ivan Sokolov of Holland in the eighth round of 75th Tata Steel Chess tournament Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Chess: Anand held by Harikrishna; Carlsen takes lead

Chess: Anand held by Harikrishna; Carlsen takes lead

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with compatriot P Harikrishna and slipped to second spot at the end of the sixth round of Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands on Saturday.

India, Russia, China discuss Iran, N Korea, terrorism

India, Russia, China discuss Iran, N Korea, terrorism

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The foreign ministers of India, Russia and China on Friday held discussions on key regional and international issues, including situation in Iran, North Korean rocket launch and terrorism during a trilateral meet in Moscow.

Anand draws again in Chess Masters

Anand draws again in Chess Masters

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

World champion Viswanathan Anand's winless streak continued as he played out a tame draw against out-of-form Sergey Karjakin of Russia -- his fourth in as many games -- in the fourth round of fifth Final Masters in Sao Paulo.

Anand finishes fifth after another draw

Anand finishes fifth after another draw

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

World champion Viswanathan Anand could not fetch a win till the very end as he settled for a draw with Russia's Sergey Karjakin in the 10th and final round of fifth Final Chess Masters to finish a lowly fifth, in Bilbao, Spain.

Final Masters: Anand held again, out of title race

Final Masters: Anand held again, out of title race

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

World champion Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive victory continued as he was held to a draw by Fabiano Caruana of Italy in the eighth round of the fifth Final Masters here at the Alhondiga in Bilbao, Spain.

Chess Masters: Anand to face Karjakin in fourth round

Chess Masters: Anand to face Karjakin in fourth round

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Aiming for a win that has so far been elusive, world champion Viswanathan Anand will lock horns with an out-of-form Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the fourth round of the fifth Final Masters in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

India, China armies try to cool tensions in Ladakh ahead of FMs meet

India, China armies try to cool tensions in Ladakh ahead of FMs meet

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The sources said the situation in eastern Ladakh remained 'tense' and that around 30-40 soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) are holding up at a position close to an Indian post in the Rezang-La ridgeline in eastern Ladakh.

Anand to play Vallejo in Masters opener

Anand to play Vallejo in Masters opener

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Viswanathan Anand will be playing his first tournament since winning the World Championship for the fifth time in May early this year at Moscow.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg now worth $18 billion

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg now worth $18 billion

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's personal fortunes have soared, thanks to investment fund GSV Capital's recent stake in the social networking site which has put the Harvard dropout at a worth higher than Google founder Sergey Brin and Larry Page.