News for 'chess+ initiative'

'No star could bully Hrishida'

'No star could bully Hrishida'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

'I joined Hrishida when I was 17.' 'He left me with a lifetime of memories.'

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Is Governor Ravi acting without informing/consulting the Centre, or is the BJP leadership unsure of what to do with the DMK in Tamil Nadu? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

World Chess Game 8: Title slipping out of grip as Anand scores another draw

World Chess Game 8: Title slipping out of grip as Anand scores another draw

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The 22-year-old Carlsen leads 5-3 and needs to score another 1.5 points in the next four games to wrest the title away.

Anand, Gujrathi, Humpy ready for Online Nations Cup

Anand, Gujrathi, Humpy ready for Online Nations Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The Indian team includes country's number two Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna and Koneru Humpy. B Adhiban and D Harika are the the reserves members. The field for the event includes six former world champions, plus 12 others who have been Candidates to the throne at some point.

'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

Starving One Ukraine to Defeat Another

Starving One Ukraine to Defeat Another

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

If they can sit together and hammer out 'Black Sea Initiative' deal for much needed food shipments, surely, they should be able to address the madness of the larger military conflict?

EXCLUSIVE! The Secret Of Modi's Success

EXCLUSIVE! The Secret Of Modi's Success

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'In the course of my interactions with him, Modi insisted that he does not believe charisma alone can sustain people's trust for long.' 'That is why Modi consistently refers to Mahatma Gandhi to contextualise his politics.' 'He believes in taking his ideas to the masses and getting their acceptance as an index of approval.'
A revealing excerpt from Ajay Singh's The Architect of the New BJP: How Narendra Modi Transformed the Party.

Army, Navy, IAF to induct DRDO-developed drone system

Army, Navy, IAF to induct DRDO-developed drone system

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

In order to have protection against drone attacks, all the three defence forces including the Army, Navy and Air Force have signed contracts for acquiring DRDO-developed anti-drone systems.

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The Bal Puraskar was conferred by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave digital certificates to the awardees using blockchain technology developed by IIT Kanpur.

Govt blocks 54 more Chinese apps over security threat, privacy risks

Govt blocks 54 more Chinese apps over security threat, privacy risks

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

The ministry of home affairs has recommended a ban on 54 Chinese mobile applications that pose a threat to the country's security, officials sources said on Monday.

Rani, Humpy in race for BBC honour

Rani, Humpy in race for BBC honour

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Vinesh, Dutee, Bhaker also among nominees for 'BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year'.

Racism not involved in FIDE decision: Anand

Racism not involved in FIDE decision: Anand

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

The chess wizard said there must have been some "genuine technical problem" behind FIDE's initial decision.

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'It was a big relief to get it out of the way. Now he can concentrate on future progress.'

I thought I had COVID, but it was cancer: Navarro

I thought I had COVID, but it was cancer: Navarro

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Suarez Navarro completed her chemotherapy in January, a milestone moment after her life was turned upside down.

FIDE confirms Anand as No 1

FIDE confirms Anand as No 1

Rediff.com1 Apr 2007

FIDE corrected the ranking error to crown the Indian ace as the top ranked player in the world.

Congratulate Vishy Anand!

Congratulate Vishy Anand!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2007

Let's all join in and congratulate the new king of the 64 squares board.

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Review: Mira Nair's Queen Of Katwe is a ray of inspiration

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Queen Of Katwe feels almost like Mira Nair is making a Bollywood film in Africa, notes Raja Sen.

Sports Shorts: Irfan become first Indian athlete to qualify for 2020 Olympics

Sports Shorts: Irfan become first Indian athlete to qualify for 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

'Clear first' may be tough for Anand

'Clear first' may be tough for Anand

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Having started off badly, the defending champion may find it difficult to keep sole possession of his crown at the Amber tournament.

'With China, Indian soldiers have a much tougher job'

'With China, Indian soldiers have a much tougher job'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'They cannot use firearms.' 'They have to be restrained.' 'It is a game of patience and chess board moves.' 'It is not like India and Pakistan where bullets get fired and people get killed.'

Sports Shorts: 'Minerva hasn't pulled out yet, but doing so will bring game into disrepute'

Sports Shorts: 'Minerva hasn't pulled out yet, but doing so will bring game into disrepute'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Vishy Anand loses to Nakamura; finishes second in Zurich

Vishy Anand loses to Nakamura; finishes second in Zurich

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Viswanathan Anand went down to Hikaru Nakamura of United States in the Armageddon game and had to be content with a second place finish in the Zurich Chess Classic.

Anand joins board of Olympic Gold Quest

Anand joins board of Olympic Gold Quest

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

World chess champion Viswanathan Anand joined the Board of Directors of Olympic Gold Quest, which already has all time great Indian sportspersons like Geet Sethi, Prakash Padukone, P T Usha and Leander Paes, to give a boost to Olympic medal hopefuls.

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Nadal unmoved in ATP rankings

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Nadal unmoved in ATP rankings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Zurich Challenge: Anand beaten by Aronian in opener

Zurich Challenge: Anand beaten by Aronian in opener

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand began his campaign in the Zurich Chess Challenge on a losing note, beaten by Armenia's Levon Aronian in the first round.

Harikrishna slips to tied-third place

Harikrishna slips to tied-third place

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

The Indian Grandmaster split the point with Canada's Pascal Charbonneau in the seventh round of the eighth Montreal International Chess Tournament.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Adams in Geneva FIDE GP

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Adams in Geneva FIDE GP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Pique illness leaves Barca short-staffed

Sports Shorts: Pique illness leaves Barca short-staffed

Rediff.com13 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Sports Shorts: Wozniacki finally wins title after seven attempts this year

Sports Shorts: Wozniacki finally wins title after seven attempts this year

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Sports Shorts: Harika bounces back after three draws

Sports Shorts: Harika bounces back after three draws

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Zurich Challenge: Anand in lead after beating Giri

Zurich Challenge: Anand in lead after beating Giri

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand continued his fine form to outwit Anish Giri of Holland and move into the sole lead after the end of the second round of Zurich Chess Challenge, in Zurich, on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Lacklustre day for Anand; Kasparov returns to competition

Sports Shorts: Lacklustre day for Anand; Kasparov returns to competition

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

Humpy beats Russian GM

Humpy beats Russian GM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

The Indian GM beat Maxim Sorokin in the first round of the eight-match Ilapuram Grandmasters Chess tourney.

Bapu ki Kutiya: The Elderly are Wanted

Bapu ki Kutiya: The Elderly are Wanted

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Chhattisgarh's capital creates a caring environment for elderly people living in the city.

Humpy loses in second round

Humpy loses in second round

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

The Asian women's champion was beaten by C Praveen Kumar in the Parsvnath International chess tournament.

Sports Shorts: India lose to Belgium in FIH Pro League match

Sports Shorts: India lose to Belgium in FIH Pro League match

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

From castle ruins to cable cars, these pictures will get you high!

From castle ruins to cable cars, these pictures will get you high!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Coronavirus and the lockdown bringing you down? We assure you the next 20 images will take you to heights you have never experienced before. These are the entries to a contest called #Aerial2020 run by photo app Agora. It asked photographers around the globe to send in their best bird's-eye shots. In total, 9,018 photos were submitted, with the competition judges whittling them down to 50 finalists. Scroll down to feast your eyes on the amazing shots and the winning image is the first one.

Abid Ali Neemuchwala: A CEO in the making

Abid Ali Neemuchwala: A CEO in the making

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Appointing Neemuchwala is seen as a big shift for Wipro.

Anand draws Game 7; Carlsen stays two points ahead

Anand draws Game 7; Carlsen stays two points ahead

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The King is wounded but not dead. Defending champion Viswanathan Anand bounced back with a draw against Norwegian Magnus Carlsen.