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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.

Why cybercrime is running rampant in India and how to stay secure

Why cybercrime is running rampant in India and how to stay secure

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Do you suspect that your partner is cheating on you and want to find out the truth by installing spyware on their phone? Or, perhaps you are a student who wants to get out of an online classroom so you can play an online game with friends? How about some Zoom raiding for a mere Rs 50-100? Or, are you a person who wishes to hack into someone's phone or laptop, and steal their financial details? Crimeware-as-a-Service (CaaS) allows you to do all this and more.

Over 6 hrs of office time is spent surfing online!

Over 6 hrs of office time is spent surfing online!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Are you idling away your time online when you should be working?

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The pandemic had a significant impact on child trafficking.' 'With economic hardships, traffickers exploited the situation to target desperate parents and children.'

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

In the future, publishers will need to think of digital immersive marketing just like marketing a movie or show on Netflix is an immersive experience.

Poll: Should India limit Internet access for teens?

Poll: Should India limit Internet access for teens?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The Malaysian government is considering curbing Internet use for teens between midnight and 6 am. Should India follow suit?

Williams sisters lose; Fritz-Rae win online tournament

Williams sisters lose; Fritz-Rae win online tournament

Rediff.com4 May 2020

American tennis player Taylor Fritz and his doubles partner, Tik Tok personality Addison Rae, won the virtual Stay At Home Slam on Sunday as real-life tennis remains on hold because of the coronavirus crisis. The likes of the Williams sisters, Japanese stars Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori and the recently retired Maria Sharapova competed as their favourite characters from the world of Nintendo to raise money for charity.

'My wife doesn't message or call me. What to do?'

'My wife doesn't message or call me. What to do?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mental health coach and NLP practitioner, offers expert advice on how to take charge of your life.

BJP can't win a single seat on its own in Tamil Nadu: Stalin

BJP can't win a single seat on its own in Tamil Nadu: Stalin

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Stalin said one cannot and should not decide the mood of the entire country based on the results of one state elections.

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Thierry Henry has been named head coach of the country's Under-21s until 2025

How To Protect Yourself From Dengue

How To Protect Yourself From Dengue

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

While there is no specific treatment for dengue, recovery primarily involves managing symptoms and preventing complications, says Dr Amit Sakaria.

Real Life, a game like none before: Sri Sri, Jaggi

Real Life, a game like none before: Sri Sri, Jaggi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'A small number of players like Sadhguru and Ravi Shankar claims to possess high wisdom attributes, allowing them to unplug from the game, like in The Matrix,' says Ashish Sharma.

Hotel rates in Ahmedabad skyrocket for Indo-Pak WC tie

Hotel rates in Ahmedabad skyrocket for Indo-Pak WC tie

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India will begin its campaign on October 8 against Australia in Chennai.

Julius Baer Cup: Carlsen wins first match of final vs Erigaisi

Julius Baer Cup: Carlsen wins first match of final vs Erigaisi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen underlined his superiority, winning the first two games in the opening match of the final against teenaged Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi.

Virtual eco providing over a lakh jobs: Study

Virtual eco providing over a lakh jobs: Study

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Fast growing virtual online currencies and digital work worth $ 3 billion is providing real income opportunities to people in developing countries with more than 100,000 people in countries like China and India earning a living through online games and websites disseminating micro-tasks, a World Bank study says.

TOM Online buys 80.6% Indiagames pie for $17.73 mi

TOM Online buys 80.6% Indiagames pie for $17.73 mi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

TOM Online Inc, China's leading wireless Internet company, announced on Friday that it would buy an 80.6 per cent stake in Indiagames for $17.73 million in cash.

India vs Aus: ICC rates Nagpur and Delhi pitches

India vs Aus: ICC rates Nagpur and Delhi pitches

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

As per reports in Australian media, the ICC and match referee has given an 'average' rating to both pitches.

Janhvi's Stylist Walks The Red Carpet

Janhvi's Stylist Walks The Red Carpet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The people who give stars their oomph.

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.

How to Handle Rejection in Dating

How to Handle Rejection in Dating

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Online dating can get a little tough and rough, so it's best to develop some thick skin before entering the sphere.

V-Day Quiz: What is 'Netflix and chill?'

V-Day Quiz: What is 'Netflix and chill?'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

A fun quiz to find out how well you know your dating terms!

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.'

Zapak launches cricket game

Zapak launches cricket game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Zapak Digital Entertainment Limited, a Reliance ADA Group venture, formally launched India's first full-feature online multiplayer cricket game in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Now you can book a Tata home online in 2 cities

Now you can book a Tata home online in 2 cities

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Both these online offers are, however, available for a limited period.

New rules to tax Facebook, Google from June 1

New rules to tax Facebook, Google from June 1

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The income tax department on Monday released rules for equalisation levy - a tax on online advertisements that would come into effect from June 1.

Internet addict? Go to a detox centre!

Internet addict? Go to a detox centre!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

China has the world's largest online community with over 300 million users, many of who are believed to suffer from excessive use of chat rooms and online gaming.

Hungama to launch 200 more mobile games

Hungama to launch 200 more mobile games

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Hungama powers nearly 70 per cent of all mobile digital entertainment content in the country.

'If anything goes wrong with Byju's...'

'If anything goes wrong with Byju's...'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'India's edtech and start-up story will be in danger.'

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr.

Game over for sports betting on coronavirus insurance

Game over for sports betting on coronavirus insurance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

World Athletics also said that as far as it was aware, there were no longer insurance policies available for the coronavirus.

Indian PC mkt dips 11.7% in Q3CY22; demand to be slow for next 2 qtrs: IDC

Indian PC mkt dips 11.7% in Q3CY22; demand to be slow for next 2 qtrs: IDC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

India's traditional PC market, inclusive of desktops, notebooks, and workstations declined by 11.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in Q3CY22 (Jul-Sep) after 8 consecutive quarters of growth despite strong shipments of 3.9 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. All segments declined except the government, which grew by 91.5 per cent YoY on the back of government orders, leading to strong growth in the third consecutive quarter. While the desktop and workstation categories grew by 23.4 per cent and 17.6 per cent YoY respectively, the notebook category declined by 19.5 per cent YoY.

Indian GM Erigaisi shocks World champ Magnus Carlsen

Indian GM Erigaisi shocks World champ Magnus Carlsen

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Erigaisi is currently in fifth place after eight rounds.

Olympics row deepens as 35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus

Olympics row deepens as 35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

IOC is desperate to avoid the sporting event being torn asunder by the bloody conflict unfolding in Ukraine.

Chat with Asian Games champion archer Abhishek Verma right here!

Chat with Asian Games champion archer Abhishek Verma right here!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Join Abhishek Verma on Rediff Chat at 1 pm IST on October 10, where he will talk about his experience at the Asian Games, his preparations before the Asiad and the feeling of being an Asian Games gold medalist.

'Coaching industry is toxic'

'Coaching industry is toxic'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'Looking back, there is every chance that I would not have opted for Kota.'' 'The biggest flaw is that your personality gets blocked.' 'It took me two years to get back to 'being human' again.'

Photos: A special treat for Game of Thrones' fans

Photos: A special treat for Game of Thrones' fans

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

What happens when fans of Game of Thrones decide to bring a Ganpati home?

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.

Indian-origin boy rakes up 1500-pound bill in live gaming

Indian-origin boy rakes up 1500-pound bill in live gaming

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Game over! A 12-year-old Indian-origin boy unknowingly raked up a 1,500-pound (approx Rs 1,27,500) bill for his dad to fret on while playing live video games as he purchased online currency thinking them to be gaming points.

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Recipe: Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Giri, notches up second straight win

FTX Crypto Cup: Praggnanandhaa beats Giri, notches up second straight win

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Praggnanandhaa edged out his Dutch opponent in 81 moves in the fourth game after the first three ended in draws.