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Anand held by Gashimov; Carlsen claims title

Anand held by Gashimov; Carlsen claims title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vugar Gashimov of Azerbaijan in the ninth and penultimate round of the Pearl Spring Chess tournament Nanjing on Friday.

Gelfand takes Anand to tie-break after another draw

Gelfand takes Anand to tie-break after another draw

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand was stretched to the tie-breaker of the World Chess Championship by Israeli challenger Boris Gelfand following a draw in the 12th and final game, in Moscow, on Monday.

Anand crushes Wang Yue, back in contention

Anand crushes Wang Yue, back in contention

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand struck back with vengeance and outclassed Wang Yue of China with black pieces in the sixth round of the Pearl Spring Chess tournament.

World C'ship: Anand-Gelfand draw penultimate match

World C'ship: Anand-Gelfand draw penultimate match

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, on Saturday, drew the 11th game against challenger Boris Gelfand of Israel as the World Chess Championship heads into a dramatic finish in Moscow on Saturday.

Anand held; Carlsen surges ahead

Anand held; Carlsen surges ahead

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vugar Gashimov of Azerbaijan in the fifth round of the Pearl Spring Chess tournament Nanjing, China on Sunday.

Anand held by Gelfand in Game 10

Anand held by Gelfand in Game 10

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand could not break the ice and settled for an easy draw as white against challenger Boris Gelfand in the tenth game of the World Chess Championship in Moscow on Thursday.

Nanjing Chess: Anand held, Carlsen off to a flier

Nanjing Chess: Anand held, Carlsen off to a flier

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Wang Yue of China in the first round of Nanjing Pearl Spring Chess tournament on Wednesday.

'Modi's speech was full of ideas'

'Modi's speech was full of ideas'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

'He brings fresh ideas and leadership.' 'Modi is bold, doesn't care about criticism.' Members of the Madison Square Garden audience praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech.

Anand, Gelfand in another insipid draw

Anand, Gelfand in another insipid draw

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Victory continues to elude defending champion Viswanathan Anand. The Indian Grandmaster failed to break the deadlock yet again and had to settle for a draw against challenger Boris Gelfand of Israel in the sixth game of the World Chess Championship in Moscow.

Anand draws with Kramnik in Bilbao chess

Anand draws with Kramnik in Bilbao chess

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand split the point with leader Vladimir Kramnik of Russia to remain second after the end of the fifth and penultimate round of Bilbao Final Masters chess tournament.

Anand draws with Kramnik

Anand draws with Kramnik

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

World Champion Viswanathan Anand played out a quick draw with Vladimir Kramnik of Russia to remain in second spot after the end of the third round of the Bilbao final masters tournament.

Easy draw for Anand in World chess Championship

Easy draw for Anand in World chess Championship

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Defending champion Viswanathan Anand showcased fresh preparation as black and got an easy draw against rival Boris Gelfand in the second game of the World Chess Championship now in progress in Moscow.

World chess: Anand, Gelfand draw opening game

World chess: Anand, Gelfand draw opening game

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Vishwanathan Anand and Boris Gelfand drew the first game of their 12-game world chess championship match played at the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.

What Rajni and Will Smith have in common

What Rajni and Will Smith have in common

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

In New York, Aseem Chhabra speaks to Mary Vogt, a senior Hollywood costume designer, designed costumes for Endhiran/Robot.

Asian Chess: Negi sixth after fourth round win

Asian Chess: Negi sixth after fourth round win

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Indian Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi put his second round debacle behind and defeated Mongolian Gundavaa Bayarsaikhan to jump to joint-sixth after the fourth round in the Asian Chess Championship in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam.

Gupta, Negi shocked in Asian chess

Gupta, Negi shocked in Asian chess

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The two highest rated Indian Grandmasters -- Abhijeet Gupta and Parimarjan Negi -- suffered major setbacks as they lost their second round ties in the Asian Chess Championship in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Review: Planes doesn't really take off

Review: Planes doesn't really take off

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The film has it's fair share of comic moments but they are few and far between to keep the audience engaged.

Ben Kingsley plays a Sikh cabbie!

Ben Kingsley plays a Sikh cabbie!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

"Sir Ben," I called out on the red carpet as he arrived to applause from hundreds of admirers at the Elgin theatre in Toronto. "You have played so many ethnic characters starting from Gandhi to Lenin, and now you are a humble New York cabbie. What led you to take this role?"

New York cabbie stabbed for being Muslim

New York cabbie stabbed for being Muslim

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

A Muslim cab driver,Ahmed H Sharif, was stabbed several times by a New York man after being asked "are you Muslim," according to New York City cops, who arrested 21-year-old Michael Enright on Tuesday.

Chelsea Clinton set for 'wedding of the century'

Chelsea Clinton set for 'wedding of the century'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

America was abuzz on Saturday with what is being billed as the 'wedding of the century' with former first daughter Chelsea Clinton set to tie the knot with investment banker Marc Mezvinsky, after an intensively secret build-up.

Negi signs off with draw in Biel Chess Festival

Negi signs off with draw in Biel Chess Festival

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi ended his disappointing campaign with a draw against Maxime Vachier-Lagarave of France in the ninth and final round of the Young Grandmasters tournament, a part of the 43rd edition of the Biel chess Festival.

Yet another draw for Negi at Biel Chess Festival

Yet another draw for Negi at Biel Chess Festival

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi continued to disappoint at the Young Grandmasters Tournament of the 43rd Biel Chess Festival here as the Indian drew his seventh round game against Dmitry Andrikin of Russia to lie at the bottom of the points table.

'Terrorism should not be branded Hindu or Muslim'

'Terrorism should not be branded Hindu or Muslim'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'They have the same pet peeves, the same ruse, the same beliefs, the same justifications.' 'All terrorists thrive on the premise that by perpetuating violence and bloodshed on innocents, they are justifying the injustices done to their community.'

Parimarjan Negi holds Anish Giri

Parimarjan Negi holds Anish Giri

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi played out his third draw on the trot, signing peace with Anish Giri of Holland in the sixth round of the Young Grandmasters tournament, a part of the 43rd Biel Chess Festival in Biel, Switzerland.

Parimarjan draws with Truong Son

Parimarjan draws with Truong Son

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

World's second youngest Grandmaster ever Parimarjan Negi played out a draw with Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son of Vietnam in the fifth round of the Young Grandmasters tournament, apart of the 43rd Biel chess festival in Biel.

Poor start for Parimarjan in Biel Chess Festival

Poor start for Parimarjan in Biel Chess Festival

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

World's second youngest ever Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi was shocked by Maxim Rodshtein of Israel in the first round of the Young Grandmasters tournament, a part of the 43rd Biel Chess Festival.

Angelina Jolie as Cleopatra causes race row

Angelina Jolie as Cleopatra causes race row

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The casting has angered members of the African who say the role should have gone to a black actress.

Bigg Boss 10: Wild theme, wacky participants!

Bigg Boss 10: Wild theme, wacky participants!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Here's what went down in the curtain raiser episode.

World Chess: Anand draws sixth game with Topalov

World Chess: Anand draws sixth game with Topalov

Rediff.com2 May 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand put aside the experts' claim that the challenger will make a comeback at the half way stage, and played out another draw to maintain his full point lead over Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the sixth game of the World Chess Championship 2010 now underway in Sofia on Saturday.

World Chess: Anand holds Topalov, maintains lead

World Chess: Anand holds Topalov, maintains lead

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

World Chess champion Viswanathan Anand has remained in the lead of the world title match in Sofia after he and his Bulgarian opponent Veselin Topalov drew the fifth game on Friday.

New York: Temple, Islamic centre fire bombing suspect confesses

New York: Temple, Islamic centre fire bombing suspect confesses

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

The 40-year old, whose identity has not been released yet, was arrested on Tuesday after the police tracked down his car that was seen at the site of the attacks through surveillance cameras as well identified by few witnesses, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said.

Anand wins fourth game to go one up

Anand wins fourth game to go one up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

World champion Viswanathan Anand scored a rampaging victory over challenger Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the fourth game to grab the lead in the 12-game World Chess championship in Sofia.

Asian Chess: Abhijeet beats Gopal

Asian Chess: Abhijeet beats Gopal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Former world junior champion Abhijeet Gupta give out an impeccable performance to beat compatriot and his BPCL team-mate G N Gopal and jumped to joint lead after the seventh round of the Asian continental chess championship in Subic Bay, Philippines on Wednesday.

Gopal in second spot in Asian chess

Gopal in second spot in Asian chess

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Grandmaster G N Gopal outclassed GM Darwin Laylo of Philippines to move into the joint second spot after the end of the fifth round of the Asian continental chess championship Subic Bay, Phillipines.

Sasikiran, Harikrishna held in Asian C'ship

Sasikiran, Harikrishna held in Asian C'ship

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

Grandmaster K Sasikiran was held to a draw by unheralded Vietnamese Nguyen Huynh Minh Huy while P Harikrishna also split points with Yu Ruiyuan of China in the fourth round of the Asian Continental chess championship in Subic Bay, Phillipines.

Arbaaz-Malaika, Arjun Kapoor and Raakhee! The week in the movies

Arbaaz-Malaika, Arjun Kapoor and Raakhee! The week in the movies

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us.

Arsenal win strengthens Champions League hopes

Arsenal win strengthens Champions League hopes

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Arsenal displayed their typical end-of-season resilience without even playing that well to win 1-0 at Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday and strengthen their chances of a Champions League spot next season.

Australia, New Zealand salute Rani Mukerji!

Australia, New Zealand salute Rani Mukerji!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The Indian Film Festival 2010 is showcasing the actress' films.

Tal memorial: Anand remains joint fifth

Tal memorial: Anand remains joint fifth

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

World Champion Viswanathan Anand played out his sixth draw on the trot, signing peace with long-time rival Vassily Ivanchuk of Ukraine in the sixth round of the Tal memorial tournament, in Moscow.

Mary Ann Gomes wins maiden National chess crown

Mary Ann Gomes wins maiden National chess crown

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Woman Grandmaster Mary Ann Gomes won her maiden national title after drawing her final round game against WGM Kiran Manisha Mohanty, in the Velammal 38th National Women's Premier Chess Championship, which concluded in Chennai on Wednesday.