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Praggnanandhaa to meet Navara in Prague Masters opener

Praggnanandhaa to meet Navara in Prague Masters opener

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Starting as second seed, Praggnanandhaa will have his task cut out with the white pieces against Navara, who has been around for a long time as one of the top European players.

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh share lead at Tata Steel Chess

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh share lead at Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanadhaa played out a solid draw with World champion D Gukesh in the eighth round of the Tata Steel Masters.

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa outwits Keymer, joins Aravindh in lead

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa outwits Keymer, joins Aravindh in lead

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scored his second victory on the trot, outwitting Vincent Keymer of Germany to join compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram at the top on three points after the end of the fourth round of the Prague Masters.

Anti-Waqf protests: 150 held in Murshidabad violence, police deployed

Anti-Waqf protests: 150 held in Murshidabad violence, police deployed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

The high court also instructed both the Mamata government and the Centre to submit detailed reports on the situation. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on April 17.

SIT to probe student leader Anish Khan's death, report in 15 days: Mamata

SIT to probe student leader Anish Khan's death, report in 15 days: Mamata

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Banerjee, who also holds the home portfolio, said that the SIT will submit its report to her within 15 days.

Prague Masters: Aravindh in lead; Praggnanandhaa bags first win

Prague Masters: Aravindh in lead; Praggnanandhaa bags first win

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa cruised to a smooth victory against Nguyen Thai Dai Van of Czech Republic, while Aravindh Chithambaram emerged as the sole leader.

Gukesh defeats Harikrishna, takes lead at Tata Steel

Gukesh defeats Harikrishna, takes lead at Tata Steel

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

World Champion D Gukesh has taken the joint lead at the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament after defeating his fellow Indian, P Harikrishna.

HC rejects TMC MP's sealed cover apology in defamation case

HC rejects TMC MP's sealed cover apology in defamation case

Rediff.com15 May 2025

The Delhi high court has refused to accept the apology of TMC MP Saket Gokhale in a sealed cover over a plea of former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri and said he has "tarried and procrastinated" but not complied with its verdict.

Prague Chess Masters: Aravindh routs Giri to grab sole lead

Prague Chess Masters: Aravindh routs Giri to grab sole lead

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram crashed through the defenses of super-solid Anish Giri to jump in to sole lead after the end of the seventh round of Prague Masters.

Praggnanandhaa's high-stakes battle at Prague Masters

Praggnanandhaa's high-stakes battle at Prague Masters

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, ranked No. 8 in the world, will face American Sam Shankland in the sixth round of the Prague Masters.

Chithambaram crushes Keymer; Praggnanandhaa held

Chithambaram crushes Keymer; Praggnanandhaa held

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a second straight draw against Turkey's Gurel Ediz while Aravindh Chithambaram crashed through the defences of Germany's Vincent Keymer in the second round of the Prague Masters on Friday.

Anish Shah is new MD-CEO of Mahindra group

Anish Shah is new MD-CEO of Mahindra group

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

When Anand Mahindra becomes non-executive chairman in November, Shah will become the first professional MD and CEO in the history of the Mahindra group to have a complete oversight of and responsibility for the Mahindra group businesses.

Anish Dayal Singh takes charge as ITBP chief, Thaosen new CRPF head

Anish Dayal Singh takes charge as ITBP chief, Thaosen new CRPF head

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The appointments committee of the cabinet headed by the prime minister had on October 1 issued the order for the appointment of Singh who has service till December 2024.

From Paris to Peru: Manu Bhaker's next big challenge

From Paris to Peru: Manu Bhaker's next big challenge

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker will lead a 35-member Indian team in the season-opening ISSF World Cups in April in South America.

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh crushes Dutch GM to maintain lead

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh crushes Dutch GM to maintain lead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

D Gukesh defeated Dutch Grandmaster Max Warmerdam to stay in sole lead on 7.5 points at the end of the 10th round of Tata Steel Chess tournament

Tesfay, Chepkemoi crowned Mumbai Marathon champs

Tesfay, Chepkemoi crowned Mumbai Marathon champs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Tesfay covered the gruelling 42.195km distance in 2 hours 11 minutes and 44 seconds to win his maiden international full marathon title as thousands of Mumbaikars turned up for the marquee World Athletics Gold Label road race.

Shooting WC: Rhythm and Anish win 25m rapid fire pistol gold as India top medal tally

Shooting WC: Rhythm and Anish win 25m rapid fire pistol gold as India top medal tally

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Rhythm Sangwan and Anish Bhanwala won the gold medal in the 25m rapid fire pistol mixed team event

Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer wins India's fourth gold

Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer wins India's fourth gold

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Vijayveer Sidhu won India's fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup after he emerged victorious in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol event in Buenos Aires.

Tokyo Games: Shooter Anish Bhanwala could get quota

Tokyo Games: Shooter Anish Bhanwala could get quota

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The new deadline for Tokyo 2020 Qualification in shooting is June 6, 2021, according to the ISSF.

Shooter Anish continues India's golden run at Jr World Cup

Shooter Anish continues India's golden run at Jr World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Anish wins 25m rapid fire pistol gold, silver for Esha at Junior World Cup

Praggnanadhaa set to sizzle at Prague Masters

Praggnanadhaa set to sizzle at Prague Masters

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The Indian challenge extends to the Challengers' section, where Divya Deshmukh will compete against some strong Grandmasters.

Five Indians aim to conquer Tata Steel Chess

Five Indians aim to conquer Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Grandmaster D Gukesh will face his first major challenge since becoming world champion when he begins his campaign in the Tata Steel Chess tournament, which starts on Friday in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Sinquefield Cup: Firouzja dominates; Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh fall short

Sinquefield Cup: Firouzja dominates; Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh fall short

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Winning three and drawing the remaining six games, Firouzja remained undefeated throughout the event.

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins; Gukesh, Erigaisi draw

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins; Gukesh, Erigaisi draw

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Pentala Harikrishna, while Arjun Erigaisi settled for a draw in the second round of 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament.

How GM Chitambaram scripted history in Prague

How GM Chitambaram scripted history in Prague

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The years of sacrifice and hard work is finally paying dividends. The iconic Vellamal School, which is the alma mater of World champion Gukesh, now has another international player of repute to boast about. After all, Aravindh is Gukesh's senior.

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa SHOCKS Caruana, Gukesh holds firm

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa SHOCKS Caruana, Gukesh holds firm

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Gukesh draws with Wei Yi; Praaggnandhaa outwits Caruana

Thakur claims hat-trick as Mumbai dominate Day 1

Thakur claims hat-trick as Mumbai dominate Day 1

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur's hat-trick and unbeaten half-centuries from skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Siddhesh Lad helped Mumbai build a 127-run lead against Meghalaya/

Gukesh draws with Giri; Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana

Gukesh draws with Giri; Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

D Gukesh and R Praggnanadhaa played out their eighth draw in as many games at the Sinquefield Cup.

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa secures 3rd straight win

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa secures 3rd straight win

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his strong run at the Tata Steel Masters, winning his third consecutive game to take his tally to 8.5 points after the 12th round.

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi opened his campaign with four victories and a solitary defeat in the World Rapid Chess Championship and was tied fifth, even as defending champion Magnus Carlsen endured a frustrating day, managing to log just one victory in New York.

Routine shooting gold in bag, Anish worries about maths exam

Routine shooting gold in bag, Anish worries about maths exam

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Inside the shooting range, his confidence rivals a seasoned campaigner but the moment Anish Bhanwala steps out of it, he becomes the average 15-year-old worried about his maths exam. It's just that he now happens to be India's youngest Commonwealth Games gold-medallist.

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds World Champion; Gukesh draws

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds World Champion; Gukesh draws

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

R Praggnanandhaa navigated his match against the reigning world champion Ding Liren with remarkable ease

Global Chess: Carlsen beaten by clock, Giri draws

Global Chess: Carlsen beaten by clock, Giri draws

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Day two at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 2 featured a highly anticipated duel between league favorites, the Alpine Sg Pipers, and reigning champions, the Triveni Continental Kings.

Tata Steel Chess: Can Gukesh surpass Anand?

Tata Steel Chess: Can Gukesh surpass Anand?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Praggnanandhaa will meet pre-event rating favourite Fabiano Caruana of United States while Abdusattorov has to tackle the solid defences of Vincent Keymer of Germany in the other key clashes of the 11th round.

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa draw again

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa draw again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

R Praggnanandhaa squandered a winning position against Wesley So of America while World Championship challenger D Gukesh settled for a hard-fought draw

TOPS shake-up: Neeraj Chopra retained but big names axed

TOPS shake-up: Neeraj Chopra retained but big names axed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is among only three track and field athletes retained in the sports ministry's revamped TOPS core group.

Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!

Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Anish Giri blundered a piece against Magnus Carlsen, losing in just 22 moves.

New Yorkers can't get enough of Anish Kapoor

New Yorkers can't get enough of Anish Kapoor

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Anish Kapoor's Descension, first envisioned for the 2014-2015 Kochi-Muziris Biennale, has now been installed as a large-scale outdoor piece in Brooklyn.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4, 2024

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Sunday, Day 9 of the Paris Olympics: (All timings in IST)

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh holds Abdusattorov; Praggnanandhaa stays top

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh holds Abdusattorov; Praggnanandhaa stays top

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

R Praggnanandhaa, who drew with Wei Yi of China in the sixth round, is the joint leader in the Tata Steel chess tournament.