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Indian Men And Women Secure Crucial Victories At Chess Olympiad

Indian Men And Women Secure Crucial Victories At Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian men's chess team defeated Italy 3-1, with Nihal Sarin and D Gukesh securing key wins. The women's team also achieved a dominant 3.5-0.5 victory against Greece, maintaining their strong position in the 46th Chess Olympiad.

Chirravuri And Thomas Face Setback At Nationwide Children's Championship

Chirravuri And Thomas Face Setback At Nationwide Children's Championship

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Indian golfers Mahanth Chirravuri and Rayhan Thomas experienced a challenging third round at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship, causing them to fall down the leaderboard. John Marshall Butler maintained his lead with a strong performance.

Just 0.040 points! Suraj narrowly misses wushu medal in Asian Games

Just 0.040 points! Suraj narrowly misses wushu medal in Asian Games

Rediff.com17 hours ago

India's Suraj Singh Mayanglambam secured the 11th position in the men's changquan wushu final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Quimcy stuns Japan star, moves closer to historic Asian Games medal

Quimcy stuns Japan star, moves closer to historic Asian Games medal

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza has reached the women's singles semifinals in Teqball at the Asian Games, putting her one win away from securing the country's first-ever medal in the sport. She topped her group after defeating Japan's Yuina Sakamoto and Cambodia's Koemyean DY. The Indian mixed doubles pair of Quimcy and Mohammed Anas Imran Beg also remain in contention for a medal through the repechage round despite an earlier quarterfinal loss. Teqball is making its debut at the Asian Games.

Asian Games swimming: India's Rishabh Das secures sixth place in 100m backstroke

Asian Games swimming: India's Rishabh Das secures sixth place in 100m backstroke

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Indian swimmer Rishabh Das secured the sixth position in the men's 100m backstroke final at the Asian Games, clocking 54.77 seconds. China's Xu Jiayu won gold, while other Indian participants, Utkarsh Patil, Benediction Beniston, and Akash Mani, had disappointing results in their respective events.

Recipe: Bourbon And Walnut Frappe

Recipe: Bourbon And Walnut Frappe

Rediff.com3 days ago

When bold coffee meets smooth bourbon and you add a glug of walnut milk, surprisingly you have an alcoholic drink with a few nutrients.

India Women Win 10m Air Rifle Team Silver At Asian Games

India Women Win 10m Air Rifle Team Silver At Asian Games

Rediff.com15 hours ago

India's women's 10m air rifle team, comprising Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar, and Vidarsa Vinod, secured a silver medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. This marks India's first confirmed medal at the event, with Sonam and Elavenil also qualifying for the individual final.

Major IPS reshuffle: Six 1995-batch officers promoted to top CAPF, IB posts

Major IPS reshuffle: Six 1995-batch officers promoted to top CAPF, IB posts

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

In a major bureaucratic rejig, the Central government on Thursday promoted six 1995-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officers holding senior ranks in different Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB).

IIMs Slip in QS MBA Rankings 2027

IIMs Slip in QS MBA Rankings 2027

Rediff.com3 days ago

'For Indian institutions this year, global peers are outpacing in key areas such as RoI, entrepreneurship, and alumni outcomes.'

Asian Games: Who is Quimcy D'Souza?

Asian Games: Who is Quimcy D'Souza?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Quimcy Dsouza has taken an unusual route to the Asian Games, moving from athletics and football to becoming one of India's leading Teqball players.

Indian rally stars finish strong in tough WRC Chile round

Indian rally stars finish strong in tough WRC Chile round

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian rally champions Dean Mascarenhas and co-driver Gagan Karumbaiah concluded their South American World Rally Championship campaign with a top-eight finish in Chile and a stage victory in Paraguay, showcasing their skill on challenging gravel tracks.

Why Tata Motors Unveiled the Sierra Legend Series

Why Tata Motors Unveiled the Sierra Legend Series

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tata Motors has launched the Sierra Legend Series, a new line of its iconic Sierra mid-SUV, designed to democratize premium features across all variants. This strategy, dubbed "Luxury, From The Base," aims to challenge traditional industry norms by offering high-end comfort, refinement, and technology even in entry-level models, ensuring the Sierra remains a benchmark in the competitive Indian automotive market.

Dhakshineswar Suresh: The Solo Journey From College To Pro Tennis

Dhakshineswar Suresh: The Solo Journey From College To Pro Tennis

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh discusses the significant transition from collegiate tennis to the professional tour, highlighting the challenges of travelling alone, managing his body, and maintaining consistency. He shares insights on the importance of off-court preparation, physical fitness, and setting ambitious goals like breaking into the top 250.

Asian Games: Suraj finishes 11th in men's changquan wushu final

Asian Games: Suraj finishes 11th in men's changquan wushu final

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Indian wushu athletes Suraj Singh Mayanglambam, Aparna Dahiya, and Vikrant Baliyan faced mixed fortunes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Travis Head century and record total drive Australia to series win over Zimbabwe

Travis Head century and record total drive Australia to series win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com2 days ago

Australia secured an unassailable 2-0 ODI series lead against Zimbabwe after Travis Head's century powered them to a record total, backed by Adam Zampa's 200th wicket in an 84-run victory.

Sahith Theegala In Contention For Top-10 At Wyndham Championship

Sahith Theegala In Contention For Top-10 At Wyndham Championship

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Indian-origin golfer Sahith Theegala is in contention for a Top-10 finish at the Wyndham Championship, the final regular-season PGA TOUR event. Despite a mixed third round, he remains close to the leaders, aiming for a strong performance to boost his FedExCup Play-offs chances. Beau Hossler and Michael Brennan currently share the lead.

Who Will Replace Ajit Agarkar As Chairman Of Selectors?

Who Will Replace Ajit Agarkar As Chairman Of Selectors?

Rediff.com2 days ago

The BCCI is set to take up an important matter at its 95th AGM in Mumbai on Friday -- the appointment of a new selector to replace outgoing chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.

India's 501-strong squad eyes a new Asian Games high

India's 501-strong squad eyes a new Asian Games high

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's large contingent of 501 athletes is set to compete at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, aiming to showcase the nation's growing sporting depth and its ambition to become a global top-10 sporting power by 2036. Despite initial accommodation challenges, the focus is on building on the momentum from the record 2022 Hangzhou Games, with strong medal hopes in shooting, athletics, cricket, badminton, and hockey.

Asia's Top Junior Chess Talent To Vie For Glory In Mumbai

Asia's Top Junior Chess Talent To Vie For Glory In Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

The Asian Junior Chess Championships will host 157 players from 10 countries in Mumbai from August 16-26. The tournament, featuring Classical, Rapid, and Blitz formats, offers Grandmaster and International Master norms to winners and showcases top U20 talent, including leading Indian and international players.

PAYD Motor Insurance: Is It Worth It?

PAYD Motor Insurance: Is It Worth It?

Rediff.com4 days ago

PAYD suits infrequent drivers who can estimate annual mileage.

Bigg Boss' Rhiti Tiwari Is The Baddest Of All!

Bigg Boss' Rhiti Tiwari Is The Baddest Of All!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Rhiti Tiwari clearly didn't get the memo that a baddie has to stick to one aesthetic. Manoj Tiwari's daughter, who is now bringing her personality to the Bigg Boss 20 house, has a wardrobe that swings between biker-chic, futuristic glam and boho cool.

Anahat Singh Eyes Asian Games Gold, Olympic Berth

Anahat Singh Eyes Asian Games Gold, Olympic Berth

Rediff.com2 days ago

World junior champion Anahat Singh, now 18, is returning to the Asian Games with significantly higher stakes, as the women's singles gold medal offers direct Olympic qualification. Ranked world number 20, she is a strong medal contender and is embracing the pressure of competing for her country. Anahat faces formidable opponents like Satomi Watanbe and Sivasangari Subramaniam but is focused on refining her game and physical strength to achieve her goals.

Smriti Mandhana Creates T20I History at Asian Games

Smriti Mandhana Creates T20I History at Asian Games

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Smriti Mandhana added another landmark to her already impressive T20I career on Sunday, becoming the highest run-scorer in women's T20Is during India's Asian Games semifinal against Bangladesh.

Lust Stories 3's Radhikka Madan Is Making Us Lust Over...

Lust Stories 3's Radhikka Madan Is Making Us Lust Over...

Rediff.com2 days ago

Radhikka Madan's Lust Stories 3 is already making headlines, but we have been lusting over her wardrobe for a very long time.

Aaron Rai Shines In Opening Round Of BMW PGA Championship

Aaron Rai Shines In Opening Round Of BMW PGA Championship

Rediff.com2 days ago

Aaron Rai has made an impressive start at the BMW PGA Championship, leading the field with a 6-under 66. Playing alongside major champions Rory McIlroy and Ryan Fox, Rai's strong performance puts him in a prime position, while McIlroy and Fox also remain in contention after their opening rounds.

How India Is Investing Over Rs 700 Crore To Boost Asian Games Medal Prospects

How India Is Investing Over Rs 700 Crore To Boost Asian Games Medal Prospects

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Sports Ministry has invested over Rs 702 crore in the last three years to prepare Indian athletes for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, featuring 310 debutants.

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill; India faces 100% tariff risk

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill; India faces 100% tariff risk

Rediff.com1 days ago

Trump has enacted a new law imposing significant sanctions on Russia and Iran, which could lead to tariffs of up to 100% on major energy importers like India and China.

Market Cap of Five Top Firms Erodes by Rs 1 Lakh Crore; TCS Takes Biggest Hit

Market Cap of Five Top Firms Erodes by Rs 1 Lakh Crore; TCS Takes Biggest Hit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

The combined market valuation of five of India's top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) experiencing the largest decline amidst a bearish trend in domestic equities.

Raja Krishnamoorthi lone PIO US Congressmen to vote for Russia sanctions bill

Raja Krishnamoorthi lone PIO US Congressmen to vote for Russia sanctions bill

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi voted in favour of a Russia sanctions act in the US House, diverging from his Democratic party and other Indian-American lawmakers. The bill, which passed, imposes tariffs on Russian oil and gas buyers, potentially impacting India and China, and exempts US uranium purchases from Russia.

Bangladesh stand between India and Asian Games final

Bangladesh stand between India and Asian Games final

Rediff.com1 days ago

Defending champions India's women's cricket team is set to face Bangladesh in the Asian Games semifinal. With a dominant head-to-head record, India aims to continue their winning streak, while Bangladesh will rely on their spinners to challenge the strong Indian batting lineup for a spot in the final.

Lamine Yamal: 'I deserve Ballon d'Or this year'

Lamine Yamal: 'I deserve Ballon d'Or this year'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal believes his World Cup success with Spain and LaLiga title with Barcelona should give him the advantage over Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in the race for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

I'm done being negative, playing the victim: Sumit Nagal

I'm done being negative, playing the victim: Sumit Nagal

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal reflects on his challenging 2026 season, marked by injuries and mental toll. He discusses his decision to stop "playing the victim" and focus on enjoying the game rather than solely chasing results, a mental shift that has improved his performance in recent months.

'Mindset must change': SC tells TN to provide land for Navodaya in 3 months

'Mindset must change': SC tells TN to provide land for Navodaya in 3 months

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to comply with its previous order to identify land for establishing Navodaya Vidyalayas in each district of the state, emphasising cooperative federalism and urging a change in mindset regarding the central government's education policy.

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Impresses At La Sella Open

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Impresses At La Sella Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's Pranavi Urs finished Tied-9 after the rain-affected first round of the La Sella Open golf tournament in Spain, carding a 3-under score. Italian Anna Zanusso leads the field, while other Indian golfers like Diksha Dagar, Avani Prashanth, Vani Kapoor, and Hitaashee Bakshi also competed, with varying results.

Organisational Chaos Greets Indian Chess Champions At Samarkand Olympiad

Organisational Chaos Greets Indian Chess Champions At Samarkand Olympiad

Rediff.com5 days ago

Defending champions India faced significant organisational issues upon arrival in Samarkand for the Chess Olympiad, experiencing a five-hour delay in hotel room allotment. Players and coaches, including Grandmasters Srinath Narayanan and Vidit Gujrathi, expressed frustration over the poor arrangements for the prestigious FIDE tournament.

Rishabh Das In Asian Games 100m Backstroke Final

Rishabh Das In Asian Games 100m Backstroke Final

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Indian swimmer Rishabh Das has qualified for the men's 100m backstroke final at the Asian Games after finishing fifth in the heats. While Das showed strong performance, other Indian swimmers faced disappointment in the 100m freestyle heats.

Defending Champions India Face Organisational Chaos At Chess Olympiad

Defending Champions India Face Organisational Chaos At Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com5 days ago

Defending champions India experienced significant organisational issues upon arrival in Samarkand for the Chess Olympiad, with players facing a five-hour delay in hotel room allotment. This caused frustration among players and coaches, though organisers assured the situation was being resolved.

Cross-Border Narcotics Module Busted By Punjab Police

Cross-Border Narcotics Module Busted By Punjab Police

Rediff.com1 days ago

Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence wing in Amritsar has dismantled a cross-border narcotics smuggling module, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of 17 kg of heroin. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full network.

Indian Men Down Thailand In Opening Round Of Chess Olympiad

Indian Men Down Thailand In Opening Round Of Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian men's chess team, led by D Gukesh, Nihal Sarin, and Vidit Gujrathi, secured a 3-1 victory over Thailand in their opening match at the 46th World Chess Olympiad, despite Arjun Erigaisi's unexpected loss.

'No excuses': Vimal sends strong message to Ayush Shetty

'No excuses': Vimal sends strong message to Ayush Shetty

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former badminton coach Vimal Kumar expresses optimism about India's medal prospects at the upcoming Asian Games, suggesting they can surpass their previous tally of three. He stresses the critical need for Indian singles players, including Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty, to overcome inconsistencies and deliver under pressure. Kumar also highlights the challenges posed by the new 15-point format and the highly competitive nature of men's singles badminton.