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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.

Anand beats Vachier-Lagrave in Norway Chess tourney

Anand beats Vachier-Lagrave in Norway Chess tourney

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

In the blitz event played prior to the Classical, Anand had shocked world champion Carlsen in round seven on the way to a fourth-place finish.

HC upholds extradition of German national facing child abuse charges at home

HC upholds extradition of German national facing child abuse charges at home

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The high court said there was no infirmity in the order passed by a trial court recommending the extradition of accused Bernd Alexander Bruno Wehnelt to face trial for the offences under the German Criminal Code.

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Kolkata trams -- now in their 150th year -- are the last to survive modernity in Indian cities, writes Ishita Ayan Dutt.

Norway chess: Anand beats Radjabov, Carlsen loses to Tari

Norway chess: Anand beats Radjabov, Carlsen loses to Tari

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Anand and Radjabov drew their Classical match in 42 moves in a Guicco Pianissimo game.

Chess: Carlsen crushes Praggnanandhaa; Erigaisi wins

Chess: Carlsen crushes Praggnanandhaa; Erigaisi wins

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Arjun Erigaisi scored a fine win over speed game specialist Quang Liem Le but his compatriot Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa was outplayed by World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the penultimate round of the Meltwater Champions Tour Finals.

Clash of legends! Anand downs Kasparov in Croatia...

Clash of legends! Anand downs Kasparov in Croatia...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Viswanathan Anand trumped former World champion Garry Kasparov in the much-awaited contest of the Croatia Grand Chess Tour in Zagreb on Saturday.

Norway Chess: Anand loses to So but still in joint lead with Carlsen

Norway Chess: Anand loses to So but still in joint lead with Carlsen

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

India's legend Viswanathan Anand's winning run in the Classical event of the Norway Chess tournament came to an end after suffering a loss against American Wesley So in the fourth round in Stavanger on Saturday.

Praggnanandhaa suffers second defeat in FTX Crypto Cup

Praggnanandhaa suffers second defeat in FTX Crypto Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa went down to Poland's Jan-Krzystof Duda via the tie-break in the sixth round of the FTX Crypto Cup, the American finale of Champions Chess Tour, in Miami, on Sunday.

Chessable Masters final: Liren seizes advantage against Praggnanandhaa

Chessable Masters final: Liren seizes advantage against Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The second day of the final will also feature four games and the tie-break if required.

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Indian Army guards the Line of Actual Control -- India's border with China -- along with the ITBP.

Tooth Pari Review: No Twilight Tenderness Here

Tooth Pari Review: No Twilight Tenderness Here

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The series has many flashbacks, detailed and pointless backstories, too much information and needless characters so the unlikely romance is lost underneath the frenzy, observes Deepa Gahlot.

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.

Junior WC Shooting: Sift Kaur Samra makes it 10th gold for India

Junior WC Shooting: Sift Kaur Samra makes it 10th gold for India

Rediff.com16 May 2022

On Monday, it was the men's 3P team who first got India on board, going down 12-16 to Italy.

Norway Chess: No stopping Vishy Anand after third win in a row

Norway Chess: No stopping Vishy Anand after third win in a row

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

India's legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger as he defeated China's Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings.

Team India consolidate top spot at ISSF Junior World Cup

Team India consolidate top spot at ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com19 May 2022

India finished on top at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl after Sift Kaur Samra and Surya Pratap Singh settled for a silver in the 50m rifle prone mixed team event

Anand beats Carlsen in blitz event of Norway Chess

Anand beats Carlsen in blitz event of Norway Chess

Rediff.com31 May 2022

India's chess ace Viswanathan Anand defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in round seven of the blitz event of the Norway Chess on the way to a fourth-place finish.

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Govt cannot keep returning judgeship proposals, says SC collegium

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court collegium has for the second time reiterated the names of two advocates -- Amitesh Banerjee and Sakya Sen -- for appointment as judges of the Calcutta high court "expeditiously", saying it was not open for the government to repeatedly send back the same proposal.

Norway Chess: Anand draws against Giri; Carlsen takes lead

Norway Chess: Anand draws against Giri; Carlsen takes lead

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Viswanathan Anand drew his sixth round contest against Anish Giri of the Netherlands in the Classical section to slip to second place in the Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger.

PHOTOS: Anand outclasses World champion Carlsen; jumps into lead

PHOTOS: Anand outclasses World champion Carlsen; jumps into lead

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

India's chess ace Viswanathan Anand returned to winning ways, upstaging World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the fifth round of the Classical section early on Monday in the Norway Chess tournament.

Norway Chess: Anand leads after second straight win

Norway Chess: Anand leads after second straight win

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand posted his second win on the trot, defeating Bulgarian Veselin Topalov in the Classical section to take the lead at the Norway Chess tournament.

Legends of Chess: Anand suffers fifth straight defeat

Legends of Chess: Anand suffers fifth straight defeat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Anand got off to a good start and won the first game of the best-of-four contest. The next two games were drawn before Leko levelled by winning the fourth.

Airthings Masters: Praggnanandhaa stuns World no 1 Carlsen

Airthings Masters: Praggnanandhaa stuns World no 1 Carlsen

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa stunned World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament.

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The team will be accompanied by six coaches -- Deepali Deshpande, Samaresh Jung, Manoj Kumar, DS Chandel, Ronak Pandit and Ved Prakash -- and two physios.

Norway Chess: Anand loses; Carlsen surges ahead

Norway Chess: Anand loses; Carlsen surges ahead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Anand showed impressive form with a victory over Carlsen to lead the standings after the fifth round but was outgunned by Mamedyarov

Getting minor to confess to crime is unconstitutional, says Delhi HC

Getting minor to confess to crime is unconstitutional, says Delhi HC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Seeking a confession about an alleged crime committed by a juvenile is "unconstitutional" as a "presumption is raised at the pre-trial stage itself that the child has committed the offence," the Delhi high court has said.

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Chessable Masters final: Praggnanandhaa loses in final

Chessable Masters final: Praggnanandhaa loses in final

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Young Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa went down fighting to World No. 2 Ding Liren in the tie-break of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters 2022 online tournament final on Friday.

Ration depot holder loses licence for forcing people to buy flag to get food

Ration depot holder loses licence for forcing people to buy flag to get food

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

People at a PDS shop in Hemda village in Karnal district were allegedly forced to buy Rs 20 tri-colour flags otherwise they won't get a ration.

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.

ISSF World: India bags third Paris Olympics quota slot

ISSF World: India bags third Paris Olympics quota slot

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

India's tally in the premier tournament is 32 medals, including 12 gold, eight silver and 12 bronze.

Time ripe to enter electric 4-wheeler space: Anand Mahindra

Time ripe to enter electric 4-wheeler space: Anand Mahindra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

With increased consumer awareness and government support in place, it is the opportune time to enter the electric passenger vehicle segment, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said on Monday. With an eye on gaining leadership in the electric four-wheeler segment, the Indian auto major announced that it will launch five new electric Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for both domestic and international markets, with the first four expected to hit the road between 2024 and 2026. The company would introduce the first of the five e-SUVs towards the end of 2024, starting with the Indian market.

British firm to invest up to Rs 1,925 cr in Mahindra's EV biz

British firm to invest up to Rs 1,925 cr in Mahindra's EV biz

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and the British International Investment (BII) have inked a pact to invest Rs 1,925 crore each in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the home-grown auto major to focus on four-wheel passenger electric vehicles. The Mumbai-based automaker and BII have executed a binding agreement to invest in the new entity -- "EV Co". According to the pact, BII will invest up to Rs 1,925 crore in the form of compulsory convertible instruments at a valuation of up to Rs 70,070 crore, resulting in 2.75 per cent to 4.76 per cent ownership in the EV Co, M&M said in a regulatory filing. EV Co will focus on four-wheel (4W) passenger electric vehicles, it added.

Delhi riots: HC rejects Imam's plea seeking stay on trial court proceedings

Delhi riots: HC rejects Imam's plea seeking stay on trial court proceedings

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A Delhi high court bench headed by Justice Mukta Gupta disposed of Imam's appeal for stay and requested the lower court to conclude on a "short date" the examination of the witnesses on which there is no dispute between the parties.

What was Bobby Deol doing in the sugar fields?

What was Bobby Deol doing in the sugar fields?

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Reader Amar KJ sends us a picture.

Domestic crude oil producers get marketing freedom, exports not allowed

Domestic crude oil producers get marketing freedom, exports not allowed

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

In a move that may boost the Indian hydrocarbon industry and bring more investments into the sector, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to give marketing freedom to domestic crude oil producers, allowing them to sell petroleum to any company in the local market. The move is set to be beneficial for major crude oil producers, such as state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India, and private sector majors like Vedanta's Cairn Oil and Gas and Reliance Industries. As of May 31, India was dependent on imports for 86 per cent of its crude oil consumption; domestic production sufficed the remaining 14 per cent demand.

Tata Steel Masters: Anand signs peace with Giri

Tata Steel Masters: Anand signs peace with Giri

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

It was on move 21 that Giri thought he was out of trouble and proposed a draw.

Legends of Chess: Anand's freefall continues

Legends of Chess: Anand's freefall continues

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Russian Nepomniachtchi inflicts sixth defeat on Indian

Legends of Chess: Another loss for Anand

Legends of Chess: Another loss for Anand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The tournament is part of the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour. The winner of this event will qualify for the $US300,000 Grand Final scheduled from August 9 to 20.