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Chess WC: Arjun, Harikrishna enter last 16; Pragg bows out

Chess WC: Arjun, Harikrishna enter last 16; Pragg bows out

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna had another good day as they sent veteran Peter Leko of Hungary and Swede Nils Grandelius packing in the fourth-round tiebreaker at the Chess World Cup, in Panaji on Thursday.

Idli Vs Aloo Paratha: How Healthy Is Your Breakfast?

Idli Vs Aloo Paratha: How Healthy Is Your Breakfast?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Dr Rajeshwari Panda, head of the dietetics department at Medicover Hospital, breaks down the nutritional value of some of India's most loved breakfast options.

Ashwin's BBL dream comes crashing down!

Ashwin's BBL dream comes crashing down!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin's much-anticipated foray into Australian Big Bash League has been stalled by a knee injury with the off-spinner ruled out of the entire season with Sydney Thunder.

GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Daily essentials and food products will be cheaper from Monday, as leading FMCG companies have slashed prices, extending GST cut benefits to consumers.

WC: Erigaisi logs third straight win; Gukesh held

WC: Erigaisi logs third straight win; Gukesh held

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Harikrishna continued his success story with the seasoned Grandmaster, who famously assisted Gukesh in the World Championship title match, showcasing his skills as a brilliant attacker.

Small Cars Get Big Relief in New Fuel Efficiency Norms

Small Cars Get Big Relief in New Fuel Efficiency Norms

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Maruti Suzuki, India's largest producer of small cars, stands to benefit the most.

World Chess Cup winner to get Viswanathan Anand Trophy

World Chess Cup winner to get Viswanathan Anand Trophy

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The trophy was unveiled during a colourful opening ceremony which was attended by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and FIDE chief Arkady Dvorkovich.

Recipes: Mangalore Clams, Bengal Prawns

Recipes: Mangalore Clams, Bengal Prawns

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Try your hand at yummy dry fry Mangaluru clams. Or attempt this delicious Bengali preparation of prawns with taro leaves.

History made: Keymer wins Chennai Grand Masters with round to spare

History made: Keymer wins Chennai Grand Masters with round to spare

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

The 20-year-old German, playing white, drew his match against Dutchman Jordan van Foreest, while results elsewhere confirmed his tournament victory.

Which Amul products will be cheaper from Sep 22?

Which Amul products will be cheaper from Sep 22?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

GCMMF, which markets dairy items under Amul brand, on Saturday announced reduction of retail prices of more than 700 product packs, including ghee, butter ice cream, bakery and frozen snacks, as it decided to pass on benefits of the GST rate cut to consumers. The new price will be effective from September 22.

Chennai Grand Masters: Arjun Erigaisi set for Keymer test

Chennai Grand Masters: Arjun Erigaisi set for Keymer test

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

German GM Vincent Keymer stayed firmly in command of the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 after holding India's GM Vidit Gujrathi to a second straight draw in Round 5 on Monday.

GCL 3: Gukesh, Erigaisi trigger bidding war

GCL 3: Gukesh, Erigaisi trigger bidding war

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Gukesh, Erigaisi snapped up by PBG Alaskan Knights in GCL draft

Chennai Grand Masters: Nihal Sarin shocks Arjun Erigaisi

Chennai Grand Masters: Nihal Sarin shocks Arjun Erigaisi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Nihal Sarin lit up Round 4 of the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 with a hard-fought win over compatriot Arjun Erigaisi

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.

Chess world fumes over Kramnik's remarks on Naroditsky's death

Chess world fumes over Kramnik's remarks on Naroditsky's death

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Kramnik's comments shameful but where were Naroditsky's friends when he was alive? FIDE CEO

'Competition in India is Absolutely Fierce': Uber GM

'Competition in India is Absolutely Fierce': Uber GM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'Unless we consistently show up with the right cars, at the right time, priced fairly, we risk becoming irrelevant very quickly.'

'Identify Each Player's Weakness...'

'Identify Each Player's Weakness...'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

If a player is strong in defence then he/she should be given training in attack or vice versa.

India-US BTA: 'Both Sides Very Close To A Deal'

India-US BTA: 'Both Sides Very Close To A Deal'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'When negotiators meet next, they may like to bring new issues to the table.'

Cocaine, LSD recovered from Thar driver who ran over 2 pedestrians

Cocaine, LSD recovered from Thar driver who ran over 2 pedestrians

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

A speeding car in Delhi mowed down two people, leading to the discovery of cocaine, LSD, and other drugs inside the vehicle. The driver has been arrested and was found to be under the influence.

Vidit stunned, Arjun held in Chennai Grandmasters

Vidit stunned, Arjun held in Chennai Grandmasters

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Top-seeded Indian Arjun Erigaisi was held to a draw by Dutch Grandmaster Jorden van Foreest, while Vidit Gujrathi suffered a shock defeat to American Ray Robson in the second round of Chennai Grandmasters Chess tournament on Friday.

Recipes: Mizo Pork, Buff Curry

Recipes: Mizo Pork, Buff Curry

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

An introduction to the mellow flavours of Mizo cuisine.

Recipe: Bijitha's Thalissery Biryani

Recipe: Bijitha's Thalissery Biryani

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Making biryani the Kerala way.

Recipes: Manipur's Ooti and Eromba

Recipes: Manipur's Ooti and Eromba

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Characterised by simple flavours and local ingredients, Manipuri cuisine is about fish, rice and green leafy vegetables.

Chennai Grandmasters: Erigaisi remains second with win

Chennai Grandmasters: Erigaisi remains second with win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Erigaisi in second place, German GM Keymer leads after three rounds of Chennai chess

Favourite Monsoon Recipes: Tera, Patolis

Favourite Monsoon Recipes: Tera, Patolis

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

We ask chefs and home cooks for their rainy season specials.

Fujairah Superstars Chess: 18-Year-Old Pranav Storms To Title

Fujairah Superstars Chess: 18-Year-Old Pranav Storms To Title

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

World Junior champion Pranav Venkatesh scored a crushing victory over Grandmaster Alan Pichot of Spain to win the Fujairah Global Superstars chess tournament.

Hope this is just the start: Divya after historic win

Hope this is just the start: Divya after historic win

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Divya Deshmukh came to the star-studded FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia, as an underdog, hoping to at least win one Grandmaster norm in her journey to become a GM in the future.

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'He was like a sponge. He soaked up everything we taught him -- and when it came time to play, he'd squeeze out exactly what was needed on the board during tournaments.'

Youngest Indian-origin chess prodigy defeats Grandmaster

Youngest Indian-origin chess prodigy defeats Grandmaster

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has etched her name in the record books, becoming the youngest female player ever to defeat a grandmaster.

Most Mother Dairy products to be cheaper from Sep 22

Most Mother Dairy products to be cheaper from Sep 22

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Mother Dairy on Tuesday said it will pass on 100 per cent GST reduction benefits to consumers and most of its products including value-added dairy products and processed foods (under Safal brand) will become cheaper with effect from September 22. Mother Dairy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), said that prices of paneer (200 gms) will come down from Rs 95 to Rs 92, Ghee Carton Pack (1 litre) from Rs 675 to Rs 645, and butter 100 gm from Rs 62 to Rs 58.

'Phenomenon That Takes Place Once In A Century'

'Phenomenon That Takes Place Once In A Century'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

This is the longest winning streak for gold in the last three decades.

GM-backed Cadillac F1 team confirmed for 2026

GM-backed Cadillac F1 team confirmed for 2026

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

A General Motors-backed Cadillac entry will become Formula One's 11th team next year after securing formal approval from the commercial rights holders and governing FIA on Friday.

Erigaisi opens Chennai Grandmasters campaign with win

Erigaisi opens Chennai Grandmasters campaign with win

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

India's Arjun Erigaisi delivered a commanding performance against American Awonder Liang, while compatriot Nihal Sarin lost to Germany's Vincent Keymer in the opening round of the Chennai Grandmasters Chess tournament on Thursday.

Is Gukesh Being Targeted For His Achievement?

Is Gukesh Being Targeted For His Achievement?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

'I see an unjust personal attack by some players, probably due to sheer jealousy.'

Gold, silver log record gains in H1 FY26 amid US economic uncertainties

Gold, silver log record gains in H1 FY26 amid US economic uncertainties

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Owing to uncertainties on higher inflation and muted growth in the United States (US), coupled with concerns around America's rising debt and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the world's largest economy has become the epicentre of an unabated record rally in prices of precious metals.

Vaishali beats confidence slump to win Grand Swiss crown

Vaishali beats confidence slump to win Grand Swiss crown

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'Again this year was not going well, I was working very hard but somehow the results were not going my way, this win is very crucial.'

Will July 20 Be India's International Chess Day?

Will July 20 Be India's International Chess Day?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

The Indian women chess masters will continue to keep the country's flag flying at the on-going FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 at Batumi, Georgia.

Recipes: Sarafath's Gongura Pappu, Sumitra's Tomato Pappu

Recipes: Sarafath's Gongura Pappu, Sumitra's Tomato Pappu

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.

Grand Swiss: Leaders Nihal, Bluebaum play out draw

Grand Swiss: Leaders Nihal, Bluebaum play out draw

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Grandmaster Nihal Sarin played out a quick and effortless draw with Matthias Bluebaum of Germany to share the lead with the German on six points after the end of the eighth round of FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Friday.

Divya honours childhood coach with touching gesture

Divya honours childhood coach with touching gesture

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh was welcomed by hundreds of supporters and her family upon her arrival in Nagpur on Wednesday.