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EPL PIX: Haaland stars in City win; United lose to Brighton

EPL PIX: Haaland stars in City win; United lose to Brighton

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Sherin's foster mother arrested for leaving her home alone

Sherin's foster mother arrested for leaving her home alone

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The 35-year-old mother, an Indian-American registered nurse, was arrested on Thursday after her attorney took her to the Richardson police station.

Anand beats Grischuk; Carlsen wins Norway chess

Anand beats Grischuk; Carlsen wins Norway chess

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Viswanathan Anand defeated an out-of-sorts Alexander Grischuk while Magnus Carlsen sealed the title at the Altibox Norway chess tournament with a round to spare, in Stavanger. Anand's chances to be in top three had ended after he lost to American Fabiano Caruana in the previous round.

London Chess: Anand draws with Adams to stay in contention

London Chess: Anand draws with Adams to stay in contention

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand had to settle for a draw with British number one Michael Adams in the fourth round of the London Chess Classic, in London.

US Open: Pavic, Soares claim men's doubles crown

US Open: Pavic, Soares claim men's doubles crown

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Pavic did damage with his powerful serve while Soares did well to force their opponents into difficult shots and they sealed the win

Rogers Cup: Bopanna-Shapovalov bow out in semis

Rogers Cup: Bopanna-Shapovalov bow out in semis

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

The unseeded duo of Bopanna and Shapovalov lost 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 to the Dutch combination of Robin Haase and Wesley Koolhof

Grand Chess tour: Anand holds Carlsen in Sinquefield Cup

Grand Chess tour: Anand holds Carlsen in Sinquefield Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Playing his second white in the event, Anand tried the Rossolimo variation to counter Carlsen's Sicilian defense, an opening that the Norwegian chose second time against Anand in the current year.

Anand draws with Aronian, stays sixth

Anand draws with Aronian, stays sixth

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Viswanathan Anand drew with tournament leader Levon Aronian of Armenia in the eighth and penultimate round to stay in sixth position at the Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger, Norway.

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Kovalev; Caruana wins

Tata Steel chess: Anand draws with Kovalev; Caruana wins

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Fabiano Caruana of United States made sure of his maiden title after beating Jan-Krzysztof Duda of Poland.

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Vishy Anand to lead India in Online Nations Cup

Vishy Anand to lead India in Online Nations Cup

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand will lead India's charge at the online Nations Cup beginning on Tuesday, where some of the world's best players will face off amid the coronavirus pandemic which has thrown the sporting calendars out of gear. The six-team event, touted to the richest online team tournament, features all the big names in the game with World champion Magnus Carlsen being the only big gun missing from the line-up.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Firouzja, jumps to joint sixth

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Firouzja, jumps to joint sixth

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand gave a fine endgame lesson to young Alireza Firouzja, jumping to joint sixth position at the end of 11th round of Tata Steel Masters, in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands, on Saturday. With his second victory, Anand clawed his way back to a fifty percent score and will now hope to end the tournament on a high. At just 16 years, Firouzja is less than one third of Anand's age, and the Indian ace showed that the Iranian still has a lot to learn.

Vishy Anand beats Caruana; bounces back in Norway

Vishy Anand beats Caruana; bounces back in Norway

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday beat Fabiano Caruana of United States in the sixth round to register his first win of the Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger.

Online Nations Cup Chess: India finish dismal fifth

Online Nations Cup Chess: India finish dismal fifth

Rediff.com10 May 2020

China won the top prize on the basis of having won the round-robin stage.

London Chess Classic: Anand survives scare against Anish Giri

London Chess Classic: Anand survives scare against Anish Giri

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand survived a scare before eventually holding his position together to escape with a draw against Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri in the sixth round of London Chess Classic in London on Friday.

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

British No 1 Cameron Norrie overcame a slow start to beat Frenchman Hugo Gaston 6-3, 7-5.

Anand draws with Carlsen; finishes joint seventh

Anand draws with Carlsen; finishes joint seventh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with Current world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway and finished tied seventh after the end of the ninth and final round of Altibox Norway chess tournament in Stavanger.

U-19 World Cup: NZ, Afghanistan, Pakistan enter quarters

U-19 World Cup: NZ, Afghanistan, Pakistan enter quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Kristian Clarke handed the Kiwis a thrilling last-over victory to knock Sri Lanka out of the tournament.

'It's heartbreaking and shocking': Richardson mourns death of Sherin

'It's heartbreaking and shocking': Richardson mourns death of Sherin

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Sherin was confirmed dead by US police on Tuesday after over two weeks of investigation. She was missing since October 7.

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

PIX: Man City, Chelsea win big; PSG held after own goal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

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.

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

London Classic: Anand beats Topalov; in joint third place

London Classic: Anand beats Topalov; in joint third place

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand came up with another resourceful preparation to beat Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the eighth and penultimate round of the London Chess Classic, a part of the Grand Chess Tour, in London on Sunday.

Anand struggles again, held to a draw by China's Ding at Bilbao Masters

Anand struggles again, held to a draw by China's Ding at Bilbao Masters

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand was unable to make most of playing with white yet again as he was held to his successive draw, by China's Liren Ding, in the second round of the Bilbao Masters Final, in Bilbao, on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top as Tottenham self-implode; Chelsea win

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Tennis: Medvedev set to reclaim world number one spot in Miami

Tennis: Medvedev set to reclaim world number one spot in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Thiem, Wawrinka stay positive after defeats on return

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Oscar Top 10: Where there's a Will...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

For all the glitz and glamour, politically and socially aware emphasis on representation and support for Ukraine, the 94th Annual Academy Awards was largely a bore.

Vishy Anand draws with Karjakin to stay second

Vishy Anand draws with Karjakin to stay second

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw against Sergey Karjakin of Russia to remain in joint second spot in the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament, in St Louis, United States.

Sherin's foster mother denies any role in her death

Sherin's foster mother denies any role in her death

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The lawyers write that Mathews is "trying to grieve for her lost daughter while still caring for her remaining daughter.

Tata Steel Masters: Anand lets Carlsen off the hook

Tata Steel Masters: Anand lets Carlsen off the hook

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Anand, as white, had simply an extra pawn and this is where the tenacity of Carlsen came to fore.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Xiong for his first victory

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Xiong for his first victory

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Anand moved to joint sixth spot with 2.5 points on a day that saw Firouzja Alireza scoring a sensational victory over super-solid Anish Giri of Holland.

Where is the body of 3-year-old Sherin Mathews?

Where is the body of 3-year-old Sherin Mathews?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Sherin, who went missing on October 7 from her suburban Dallas home, was found dead in a culvert on October 22.

Foster father of Sherin Mathews sentenced to life

Foster father of Sherin Mathews sentenced to life

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Sherin went missing on October 7, 2017, after her father allegedly put her outside their home at 3 am in Richardson, Texas because she would not drink her milk. Her badly decomposed body was found 15 days later in a culvert near the family's home.

Paes-Stosur crash out of Australian Open

Paes-Stosur crash out of Australian Open

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Veteran Leander Paes and his partner Samantha Stosur suffered a second round defeat in the mixed doubles event, ending India's campaign at the Australian Open.

Grand Chess tour: Anand finally logs points after draw with leader Topalov

Grand Chess tour: Anand finally logs points after draw with leader Topalov

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a draw with table-topper Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the third round to open his account in the Sinquefield Cup -- a part of the Grand Chess tour.

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool held; Chelsea beat West Ham

PIX: Manchester City, Liverpool held; Chelsea beat West Ham

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Zimbabwe face bubble trouble against fancied Pakistan

Zimbabwe face bubble trouble against fancied Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Rajput believes that makes now the right time to bring young players into his aging squad.

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.

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Landscape Photographer of the Year: Stunning photos across UK

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

These incredible photos show some of the spectacular scenes captured by photographers as part of the annual Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Photographers from across the United Kingdom submitted images from wildlife to stormy waves, as well as cityscapes and 'winter wonderland' style scenes. The overall winner of the 2020 competition, whose photo stands in pride of place on the first page of the book, was Chris Frost, whose early-morning shot of Woolland Woods in Dorset shows a blanket of mist rolling over a bank of white wild garlic.

Vishy Anand crushes Caruana to jump to joint second

Vishy Anand crushes Caruana to jump to joint second

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand crashed through the defences of World No 2 Fabiano Caruana in the fifth round and jumped to the joint second spot in the Sinquefield Cup, in St Louis, US.