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Global Chess: Mumba Masters upset leaders Alaskan Knights

Global Chess: Mumba Masters upset leaders Alaskan Knights

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Mumba Masters defeated tournament leaders PBG Alaskan Knights, denying them direct qualification to the finals of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in London on Wednesday.

Armaan third in A1 GP testing

Armaan third in A1 GP testing

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Young racing prodigy Armaan Ebrahim set the Sepang track ablaze, finishing third during testing for A1 Team India in the third round of the A1GP at Sepang, Malaysia, in Sepang on Friday. The 19-year-old was excited to drive the Ferrari powered car and exuded confidence that India will be able to win the A1GP championship on Sunday.

'No one expects a girl to race!'

'No one expects a girl to race!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Mumbai teenager Aashi Hanspal is a rising star in motorsport.

Candidates Chess: Gukesh loses to Alireza; Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana

Candidates Chess: Gukesh loses to Alireza; Praggnanandhaa holds Caruana

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Indian challenge in the women's section might already have ended as Zhongyi stood firmly ahead on five points while Goryachkina had 4.5 points in her kitty.

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Who will win the Super App race in India?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Unlike the race to buy airwaves by telecom companies, airports by infrastructure companies and city gas networks by energy companies, the race to develop super apps by consumer-facing companies in India has not brushed up against any regulatory issues. Officials at the ministry of electronics and information technology and at other regulators are happy they do not have to meddle in who among the Tata group, Reliance Industries Ltd, Flipkart or Paytm will manage to build an app that sweeps in customers. Unlike separate apps a customer uses on her mobile to order groceries, buy food or airline tickets or just make payments, a super app can perform all these functions.

14 gold medals up for grabs on Day 1 of Paris Games

14 gold medals up for grabs on Day 1 of Paris Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

No fewer than 14 will be up for grabs as day one promises action across multiple sports: four golds in swimming, two each in cycling, fencing, and judo, and one each in diving, skateboarding, shooting, and rugby sevens.

Former Nepal and IPL cricketer Lamichhane convicted of rape

Former Nepal and IPL cricketer Lamichhane convicted of rape

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Lamichhane, who is currently out on bail -- an order released by the Patan High Court -- was arrested in November 2022, after a 18-year-old girl alleged that he raped her in a hotel room in Kathmandu in August 2022.

All you need to know about F1's youngest race winner Verstappen

All you need to know about F1's youngest race winner Verstappen

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Factbox on Dutch driver Max Verstappen, who became Formula One's youngest race winner, aged 18, at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.

Pathirana is no Malinga copycat, says childhood coach

Pathirana is no Malinga copycat, says childhood coach

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'He has talent and he will go a long way if supported properly. But he is just beginning, so don't compare him with legends like Lasith Malinga or Chaminda Vaas.'

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Praggnanandhaa said just talking to the Indian chess wizard (Anand) boosts his confidence.

'Shaw was disappointing this season but should be dominating world cricket'

'Shaw was disappointing this season but should be dominating world cricket'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Shane Watson said the incredibly talented Prithvi Shaw has been inconsistent and has been disappointing this season.

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Veer Arjun Singh finds out what a bunch of passionate bikers can teach us about the adrenaline-fuelled hobby

Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top

Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Magnus Carlsen of SG Alpine Warriors defeated Viswanathan Anand and launched his team to the top of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in Dubai on Wednesday.

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Grigor Dimitrov dispatched American 10th seed Frances Tiafoe in straight sets with a convincing 6-2 6-3 6-2 victory on Sunday.

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Nepal court releases rape accused cricketer Lamichhane on bail

Day 9: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 9: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Snow blankets Games, delays Gu's return to competition

Race for Green jacket hots up at Augusta Masters

Race for Green jacket hots up at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Tiger Woods appears to be unmatchable in appeal, even when he does not play well as at this year's Masters.

Day 7: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 7: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Iivo Niskanen put on a brilliant display of cross-country skiing to win gold for Finland at the Beijing Games

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as one of the all-time Formula One greats despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday at the age of 90 after a long illness. News of his passing was mourned across the world of motorsport, with Formula One hailing a 'legend' and 'one of the true greats'.

Happy 60th, Carl Lewis!

Happy 60th, Carl Lewis!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

His 9-gold athletic haul at the Olympics remains unrivalled with Usain Bolt coming close with 8. Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, salutes Carl Lewis, 'Sportsman of the 20th Century' on his 60th birthday.

Hamilton blasts to US Grand Prix pole

Hamilton blasts to US Grand Prix pole

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Lewis Hamilton pulverised the track record to claim pole position on Saturday ahead of a US Grand Prix that could secure the Mercedes driver's fourth Formula One world championship.

Chandhok ends season third

Chandhok ends season third

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

The Indian driver ended his 2003 British Formula 3 (scholarship class) campaign with a win in his final race.

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Serena sizzles; Thiem, Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.

PIX: Warner, Labuschagne punish Pakistan with twin tons

PIX: Warner, Labuschagne punish Pakistan with twin tons

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Images from the opening day of the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

EPL: Salah 'on his way' to Messi comparisons, says Klopp

EPL: Salah 'on his way' to Messi comparisons, says Klopp

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Salah, 25, struck four goals in Liverpool's 5-0 thrashing of Watford that lifted them back into third place in the Premier League on Saturday.

Hamilton collides but wins fourth title

Hamilton collides but wins fourth title

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Lewis Hamilton became Britain's first four-times Formula One world champion on Sunday after fighting back from last place following an opening-lap collision with arch-rival Sebastian Vettel at the Mexican Grand Prix.

PHOTOS: Five-star Bumrah puts India in control

PHOTOS: Five-star Bumrah puts India in control

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Seamer Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets as India seized control of the third and final Test against South Africa on Thursday, going to the close of the second day with a 42-run lead on a treacherous wicket at the Wanderers.

Meet the Indians in action at the World Athletics

Meet the Indians in action at the World Athletics

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Indian athletes will begin their campaign in the World Championships in Beijing, on Sunday.

Nepal's 17-year-old spinner makes heart-warming IPL debut

Nepal's 17-year-old spinner makes heart-warming IPL debut

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Sandeep Lamichhane spent 11 matches warming the Delhi Daredevils bench in this season's Indian Premier League and the spin bowler's patience was finally rewarded when the Nepalese teenager made an impressive tournament debut on Saturday.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Iyer hits highest T20 score by an Indian

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Iyer hits highest T20 score by an Indian

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Iyer's 147 is the highest T20 score by an Indian and in the process he surpassed wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who had scored an unbeaten 128 for Delhi Daredevils in the IPL.

Remember these sporting moments?

Remember these sporting moments?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.

Only 10, she is the youngest ever at the World Swimming Cships!

Only 10, she is the youngest ever at the World Swimming Cships!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Alzain Tareq finished a distant last among the 64 competitors in the women's 50-metre butterfly, reaching the end of the pool in a time of 41.13 seconds but the Bahraini says she wants to swim at the Rio Olympics

Sports shorts: Jitu, Heena strike gold in mixed team event

Sports shorts: Jitu, Heena strike gold in mixed team event

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has expressed his interest in the vacant managerial positions at Premier League sides Leicester City and Everton.

Just 17, he could become India's F1 sensation

Just 17, he could become India's F1 sensation

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Still too young to drive on Indian roads, 17-year-old Jehan Daruvala, a speedster from Mumbai, could become India's first Formula One champion.

Another year of utter disappointment for Indian athletics

Another year of utter disappointment for Indian athletics

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

An overview of India's underwhelming performance in athletics

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Director!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Director!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Director category at the Oscars.

Sports Shorts: Zverev, Tsitsipas roll into Beijing quarters

Sports Shorts: Zverev, Tsitsipas roll into Beijing quarters

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Review: Hidden Figures gives us new female idols

Review: Hidden Figures gives us new female idols

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Hidden Figures tells us a genuinely inspirational story in obvious fashion, and is buoyed by the performances all around, writes Raja Sen.

Vettel joining Ferrari! No, Alonso is not insecure!

Vettel joining Ferrari! No, Alonso is not insecure!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Fernando Alonso indicated his Formula One future was in his own hands despite Red Bull announcing on Saturday that four time world champion Sebastian Vettel was leaving to join Ferrari.

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi nets double as Barca romp past Bayern

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi nets double as Barca romp past Bayern

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Two late moments of Lionel Messi magic and a goal from Neymar helped Barcelona break the resistance of Bayern Munich in a pulsating 3-0 victory in their Champions League semi-final first leg at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.