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Gaurav Gill to participate in 'Rally of Gods'
Rediff.com5 Sep 2023Gaurav Gill is all set to take part in World Rally Championship (WRC) 2023 season, starting with the Acropolis Rally of Greece.
Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa
Rediff.com3 Sep 2023Praggnanandhaa said just talking to the Indian chess wizard (Anand) boosts his confidence.
Teenage GM replaces Anand as India's top chess player after 37 years
Rediff.com1 Sep 2023Teenaged Grandmaster D Gukesh has replaced the legendary Viswanathan Anand as India's top chess player after more than three decades.
Chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa's exclusive meet with Modi
Rediff.com31 Aug 2023Chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa along with his parents meet PM Modi
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.'
'Ripping young kid' Sangha shines on Australia debut
Rediff.com31 Aug 2023Tanveer Sangha, the son of Indian immigrants, shot into the World Cup selection frame with a stellar, four-wicket debut for Australia.
SEE: Praggnanandhaa returns home to a hero's welcome
Rediff.com30 Aug 2023Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa was accorded a rousing reception upon his arrival at the airport in Chennai on Wednesday.
What Are Chahal, Dhanashree Up To?
Rediff.com25 Aug 2023The couple seems determined not to let Yuzi's surprising omission from the Asia Cup team get in the way of their happiness.
Praggnanandhaa loses to Carlsen in Chess World Cup final
Rediff.com24 Aug 2023Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa went down to World No 1 Magnus Carlsen in the FIDE Chess World Cup final, in Baku, on Thursday.
Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery
Rediff.com23 Aug 2023The conclusive champion of this tournament is set to be determined on Thursday.
Food poisoning hampered Carlsen's prep for World Cup final
Rediff.com23 Aug 2023He also went on to laud the 18-year-old Indian grandmaster and explained why he was taking more time initially in the game.
It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa
Rediff.com22 Aug 2023R Praggnanandhaa's ability to defend seamlessly in pressure situations and the deductive mind to quickly gauge his opponent's weakness is the hallmark of a world class player, national coach GM M Shyam Sundar said on Tuesday.
'It's a special kind of support'
Rediff.com22 Aug 2023Continuing his dream run, Praggnanandhaa on Monday stunned Caruana 3.5-2.5 via the tie-break in the semi-finals to set up a summit clash with world number one and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway at the FIDE's premier event.
World Cup chess: Praggnanandhaa shocks Caruana, meets Carlsen in final
Rediff.com21 Aug 2023Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa advanced to the Chess World Cup final after outclassing Fabiano Caruana in the semi-finals in Baku.
Chess World Cup: Gukesh loses to Carlsen; Erigaisi beats Praggnanandhaa
Rediff.com16 Aug 2023Carlsen wins 1st game of World Cup quarterfinal against Gukesh; Erigaisi outwits Praggnanandhaa to take lead
National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash
Rediff.com5 Aug 2023Copparam Shreyas Hareesh, a 13-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, succumbed to injuries that he had suffered following a crash in the third round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship.
Asian Athletics: India's gold tally reaches five!
Rediff.com14 Jul 2023Parul Chaudhary won her maiden 3000m steeplechase title in a major international event to swell India's gold tally to five
Wimbledon Umpire's Hilarious Warning
Rediff.com10 Jul 2023Australian umpire John Blom had a funny warning to give the crowd during the match between Mirra Andreeva and Anastasia Potapova.
Wimbledon PIX! Dimitrov ousts Tiafoe; Pegula, Sinner advance
Rediff.com10 Jul 2023Grigor Dimitrov dispatched American 10th seed Frances Tiafoe in straight sets with a convincing 6-2 6-3 6-2 victory on Sunday.
17-year-old chess prodigy shocks Vishy Anand!
Rediff.com8 Jul 2023Grand Chess Tour: Teenaged GM Gukesh defeats idol Anand in Rapid segment
Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?
Rediff.com4 Jul 2023Young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal is considered the frontrunner to make his Test debut in the West Indies, but there are other options in Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill.
Triveni Continental Kings crowned Global Chess League champions
Rediff.com3 Jul 2023The champion was ultimately decided in a series of sudden-death blitz games where the decisive outcome came in the fourth game.
Global Chess League: Carlsen edges Anand as Warriors go top
Rediff.com28 Jun 2023Magnus 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.
Global Chess League: This is the way forward: Carlsen
Rediff.com28 Jun 2023As an Icon player for the SG Alpine Warriors at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, Magnus Carlsen opened up about the inaugural edition of the tournament.
Cheating scandal: Carlsen, Chess.com beat Niemann's defamation lawsuit
Rediff.com28 Jun 2023A federal court dismissed Hans Niemann's $100 million defamation lawsuit alleging Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com falsely accused him of cheating.
I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal
Rediff.com24 Jun 2023A call-up for the West Indies tour for two Tests was inevitable for Yashasvi Jaiswal after proving himself across formats.
Chess Legends Face Off: Anand, Carlsen headline Day 2
Rediff.com23 Jun 2023The second day of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League witnessed the debut of Magnus Carlsen, the strongest chess player in the world. C
Global Chess League: Carlsen, Anand lead starry field: All you need to know!
Rediff.com21 Jun 2023The stage is set for the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League to get underway in Dubai.
10 6s, 7 4s Stud Gill's Glittering 129
Rediff.com27 May 2023Gill's heroics showcased his versatility as a batsman, as he effortlessly handled both spin and pace bowling.
What is 'Sengol', a sceptre to be installed in new Parliament
Rediff.com24 May 2023'Sengol', a historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu which was received by first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to represent transfer of power from the British and was kept in a museum in Allahabad, will be installed in the new Parliament building to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Wednesday.
'Shaw was disappointing this season but should be dominating world cricket'
Rediff.com19 May 2023Delhi Capitals assistant coach Shane Watson said the incredibly talented Prithvi Shaw has been inconsistent and has been disappointing this season.
Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster
Rediff.com24 Apr 2023As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.
'You stand in the slips and half the battle is won'
Rediff.com22 Apr 2023In a chat with PTI ahead of Tendulkar's 50th birthday, Gaekwad fondly recalled the time spent in the dressing room with the little master during the memorable home series against Pakistan in 1999, the 'Desert Storm' in Sharjah the year before, and his first meeting with a 15-year-old Sachin during a Ranji Trophy game in the late 80s.
Salim Durani: People's man who could oblige with 'Sixerrrrr'
Rediff.com2 Apr 2023Salim Durani was the 'people's man', whose impact can never be quantified by the 29 Test matches that he played over 13 years between 1960 to 1973, or the 1200-plus runs he scored and 75 wickets he took with his mean left-arm spin.
Inspiring! Newspaper Vendor To Teacher
Rediff.com29 Mar 2023Bidyasagar Behera used to sell newspapers for a living. But that did not stop him from pursuing his education.
Cricket: Warner motivated to win series in India
Rediff.com12 Jan 2023Nepal court releases rape accused cricketer Lamichhane on bail
Harmanpreet to captain India in hockey World Cup
Rediff.com23 Dec 2022Harmanpreet Singh had also captained the side in the recent series against Australia, where the side fought hard before losing the five-match rubber 1-4.
Real Madrid sign 16-year-old Brazilian prodigy for $74 million
Rediff.com16 Dec 2022A stand-out talent from a young age, Endrick scored 170 goals in 176 matches for Palmeiras' academy.
World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil
Rediff.com10 Dec 2022The team may be able to rely on Real Madrid's young trio of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao and Premier League rising stars Bruno Guimaraes, Antony and Gabriel Martinelli, among others.
Croat veteran Lovren awaits another Neymar face-off
Rediff.com7 Dec 2022The 33-year-old centre back Lovren has faced Neymar on three occasions and lost every time, with the unstoppable Brazilian scoring four goals against him.