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Anand shines in victory over Jones in TATA Steel Masters

Anand shines in victory over Jones in TATA Steel Masters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

With his third victory in the event, Anand came back within striking distance of the leaders. His tally of six points out of ten is only one point less than Holland's Anish Giri, Norway's Magnus Carlsen and Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, all who have seven points apiece.

#MumbaiRains: Dramatic photos by readers

#MumbaiRains: Dramatic photos by readers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The most dramatic images of the Mumbai rains sent in by our readers.

The Harvard grad who's committed to making a difference

The Harvard grad who's committed to making a difference

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Soros scholar Vivek Viswanathan shares his journey

The Harvard grad who's committed to making a difference

The Harvard grad who's committed to making a difference

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Soros scholar Vivek Viswanathan shares his journey

Does the govt really intend to revive the auto sector?

Does the govt really intend to revive the auto sector?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

In a rare face off, captains of the auto industry have hit out at the government for not walking the talk. At an industry event in the capital on Wednesday, R C Bhargava, chairman of India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki, and Venu Srinivasan, chairman of TVS Motor, questioned the government's intent to support the auto sector. Revenue secretary Tarun Bajaj sat in the audience listening, before his turn came to counter them.

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The promises of netas and babus and new laws, however well-meaning, mean little.' 'What matters is implementation on the ground.' 'Every law is finally implemented by a vast army of offici

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The proclamations came after various Hindu organisations in the US announced the addition of another major festival, an entire month of festivals, in October as the Hindu Heritage Month.

Beleaguered CSK 'not thinking about' Raina return

Beleaguered CSK 'not thinking about' Raina return

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Suresh Raina unexpectedly pulled out of the tournament after travelling to Dubai with the CSK contingent. The former India cricketer, who announced his international retirement alongside Mahendra Singh Dhoni on August 15, later revealed he pulled out to be with his family.

'Together, we will fight and come out safer, stronger'

'Together, we will fight and come out safer, stronger'

Rediff.com4 May 2021

On Tuesday, Sunrisers Hyderabad wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha and Delhi Capitals veteran spinner Amit Mishra also tested positive for the dreaded virus as BCCI announced the postponement with immediate effect.

Vishy Anand held by Kramnik as title hopes fade

Vishy Anand held by Kramnik as title hopes fade

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

World champion Viswanathan Anand's hunt for an elusive victory continued as he was held by former challenger Vladimir Kramnik of Russia for a draw, in the fourth round of the London Chess Classic.

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

'The Nicest World Champion Ever'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'I like to challenge myself. Competing against players much younger than me is something that I want to keep doing,' says Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand

Chess: Nakamura sole leader; Anand beats Praggnanandhaa

Chess: Nakamura sole leader; Anand beats Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Nakamura secured four wins and five draws to stay as the sole leader after nine rounds.

Chess Olympiad: India play draw against Russia

Chess Olympiad: India play draw against Russia

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Indian men's chess team, led by five-time world champion Vishwanathan Anand, played a 2-2 draw against the Russian squad in the sixth round of the ongoing 43rd Chess Olympiad, in Batumi, on Sunday.

Tata Steel Chess: Hari finishes second, Nakamura reigns supreme

Tata Steel Chess: Hari finishes second, Nakamura reigns supreme

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

India's Pentala Harikrishna secured two wins on the last day but could only finish second, half a point behind Japanese-American wizard Hikaru Nakamura who lived up to his top billing to clinch the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid tournament, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Vishy Anand draws with Nakamura, stays fifth

Vishy Anand draws with Nakamura, stays fifth

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an exciting draw with Hikaru Nakamura of the United States in the eighth and penultimate round of the London Chess Classic.

Vishy Anand draws with Nakamura, stays fifth

Vishy Anand draws with Nakamura, stays fifth

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an exciting draw with Hikaru Nakamura of the United States in the eighth and penultimate round of the London Chess Classic.

Making a case for fair treatment of Union Territories in Finance Commission

Making a case for fair treatment of Union Territories in Finance Commission

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Call for fiscal autonomy to Union Territories with Assemblies may get louder with 'special status' to J&K in the Finance Commission, say experts.

High alert after 6 Lashkar terrorists enter Tamil Nadu

High alert after 6 Lashkar terrorists enter Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The reports suggested six members of the terror outfit infiltrated into the state by sea from Sri Lanka and moved to different cities, including Coimbatore, according to the police.

Don't know how we contracted Covid-19: CSK bowling coach Balaji

Don't know how we contracted Covid-19: CSK bowling coach Balaji

Rediff.com22 May 2021

L Balaji has said recovering from COVID-19 is like experiencing an episode of Man vs Wild.

Dhoni has nothing left to achieve: Anand

Dhoni has nothing left to achieve: Anand

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

India's semi-final exit at the ICC World Cup earlier this year has led to speculations about the veteran stumper's retirement, but he himself has preferred to stay quiet and took a break from cricket to serve his regiment in Territorial Army.

Grand Chess tour: Anand holds Carlsen in Sinquefield Cup

Grand Chess tour: Anand holds Carlsen in Sinquefield Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Playing his second white in the event, Anand tried the Rossolimo variation to counter Carlsen's Sicilian defense, an opening that the Norwegian chose second time against Anand in the current year.

The five peaks in Vishy Anand's career

The five peaks in Vishy Anand's career

Rediff.com30 May 2012

How Viswanathan Anand won his five World Chess Championship titles.

Proudest moment of our lives, says Anand's father

Proudest moment of our lives, says Anand's father

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand's father Viswanathan Iyer on Wednesday termed his son's achievement of winning his fifth World Championship title as the "proudest moment of our lives".

Chahar to start training after recovering from COVID-19

Chahar to start training after recovering from COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

CSK were the last team to start training after 13 members of their contingent tested positive. Another setback was Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh pulling out of the tournament due to personal reasons.

How chess changed with the advent of computers

How chess changed with the advent of computers

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Talking about his journey, Vishwanathan Anand said he had to work hard to become the player he is today.

Vishy Anand on how India triumphed at Chess Olympiad

Vishy Anand on how India triumphed at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

It's been seven years since a chess player got the Arjuna award and the iconic Viswanathan Anand is hoping that India's triumphant campaign at the online Chess Olympiad will change this when the national sporting honours are announced next year.

India suffers twin defeats in Online Nations Cup, finishes 5th

India suffers twin defeats in Online Nations Cup, finishes 5th

Rediff.com9 May 2020

With Viswanathan Anand resting, the Indian team managed to hold their own against the favourites before Yu Yangyi subdued B Adhiban with black pieces to secure another victory in the tournament.

Double blow for India on Day 2 of Online Nations Cup Chess

Double blow for India on Day 2 of Online Nations Cup Chess

Rediff.com6 May 2020

India suffered a double blow, losing its third and fourth round matches to Europe and top-seeded China by similar 1.5-2.5 margins, on the second day of the FIDE-Chess.com Online Nations Cup on Wednesday. Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand came up against a strong opponent in Ding Liren and the two agreed to sign peace in 54 moves. P Harikrishna held higher-rated Yu Yangyi to a draw while long-time rivals Koneru Humpy and Hou Yifan drew their game.

Anand boost for India at Chess Olympiad

Anand boost for India at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Six-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will be a part of the Indian team for the Chess Olympiad to be held in Georgia later this year after he accepted the request from the All India Chess Federation.

Anand wins bronze at World Blitz Chess Championship

Anand wins bronze at World Blitz Chess Championship

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

After ending the first day of the Blitz category on a disappointing note when he suffered a loss at the hands of Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, Anand was a class act on the final day as he won against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France.

When will Dhoni start training for IPL? Here's the answer

When will Dhoni start training for IPL? Here's the answer

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

MS Dhoni will start training for his much-anticipated return to action in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from March 2. He is expected to practice for a couple of weeks with the likes of Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu among others

Did CSK pacer breach bio-secure bubble in UAE?

Did CSK pacer breach bio-secure bubble in UAE?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings CEO rubbished claims of pacer KM Asif breaking the bio bubble to go to the reception area of the team hotel in Dubai to get spare keys for his room.

Tata Steel chess: Anand finishes joint third after drawing with Gujrathi

Tata Steel chess: Anand finishes joint third after drawing with Gujrathi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Viswanathan Anand had to be content with a joint third place finish following a draw with compatriot Vidit Gujrathi in the 13th and final round of the Tata Steel Masters, in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherland.

Norway Chess: Anand beats Karjakin to finish joint second

Norway Chess: Anand beats Karjakin to finish joint second

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

In a solid start, the Indian ace started off with as many as six drawn games and ended with three decisive games in a row. But for his loss against Fabiano Caruana of United States in the previous round, the Indian ace could have been at the helm in the strongest chess tournament of the year.

Norway chess: Anand crushes Vachier-Lagrave, in joint lead

Norway chess: Anand crushes Vachier-Lagrave, in joint lead

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

World Rapid champion Viswanathan Anand came up with an inspired performance to outplay Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France

Govt amends insolvency law; special package for MSMEs

Govt amends insolvency law; special package for MSMEs

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Seeking to provide a quicker and value-maximising outcome for stressed MSMEs, the government has introduced a pre-packaged resolution process for such enterprises by amending the insolvency law. Now, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can seek resolution for their stress through the pre-packaged process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). An ordinance was promulgated to amend the IBC on April 4. Many MSMEs have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and experts opined that the latest amendment, which comes less than two weeks after the suspension of certain IBC provisions ended, is a welcome move.

Vishy Anand wins Tal Memorial Rapid Chess

Vishy Anand wins Tal Memorial Rapid Chess

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

World rapid champion Viswanathan Anand continued his fine run in the faster version of the game and annexed the Tal Memorial rapid chess title in Moscow after an easy final round draw against Boris Gelfand of Israel.

Anand to Ashwin: Sports stars mourn death of Karunanidhi

Anand to Ashwin: Sports stars mourn death of Karunanidhi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Sports personalities from all the country took to Twitter to pay homage to the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu.

India enters semis after Armenia withdraws following rejection of appeal

India enters semis after Armenia withdraws following rejection of appeal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The Armenians protested for a long time delaying the start of the second round of matches before withdrawing following rejection of their appeal.

Vishy Anand beats Caruana; bounces back in Norway

Vishy Anand beats Caruana; bounces back in Norway

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday beat Fabiano Caruana of United States in the sixth round to register his first win of the Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger.