Ajai Masand

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Remembering Jaspal Rana: The Pioneer Who Transformed Indian Shooting
Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Jaspal Rana, a legendary Indian shooter and influential coach, has passed away at 49...

Why Gukesh Is Favoured To Retain World Chess Title
Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Anemone Kulczak, the chief arbiter at Norway Chess, believes reigning world champion D...

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa Revive India's Hopes At Norway Chess
Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa secured important wins in Round 7 of the Norway Chess...

Indian Contingent Struggles At Norway Chess Tournament
Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The Indian contingent at the Norway Chess tournament faced a difficult day as all four...

Magnus Carlsen Grapples With Ageing And Chess Challenges
Rediff.com31 May 2026

Magnus Carlsen reflects on the challenges of ageing and memory as he struggles at the...

How Gukesh Reignited Norway Chess Campaign
Rediff.com31 May 2026

D Gukesh defeated R Praggnanandhaa in a classical battle at the Norway Chess...

Turning 20: Gukesh embraces the pressure of being World chess champion
Rediff.com30 May 2026

D Gukesh, the 20-year-old Indian Grandmaster, discusses the pressures and expectations...

Can Gukesh Bounce Back At Norway Chess?
Rediff.com29 May 2026

D Gukesh aims to rebound at Norway Chess after a challenging start, while R...

Can Gukesh Bounce Back At Norway Chess?
Rediff.com29 May 2026

D Gukesh aims to recover at Norway Chess after a difficult start, while R...

Magnus Carlsen Defeats Gukesh As Praggnanandhaa Stays Second
Rediff.com29 May 2026

Magnus Carlsen defeated D Gukesh at the Norway Chess tournament, while R Praggnanandhaa...

How Norway Chess Is Reshaping The Elite Chess Experience
Rediff.com28 May 2026

Norway Chess has consistently innovated to enhance the experience for players and fans,...

Alireza Firouzja Leads As Gukesh Falters At Norway Chess
Rediff.com27 May 2026

Alireza Firouzja takes the lead at Norway Chess after a strong performance, while D...

Why Magnus Carlsen Remains A Sporting Icon In Norway
Rediff.com24 May 2026

Magnus Carlsen's popularity remains undiminished in Norway, with many believing he is...

Gukesh Faces Elite Field At Norway Chess
Rediff.com24 May 2026

World champion D Gukesh is set to compete in the prestigious Norway Chess tournament,...

Ismail Baig's Exit: What It Means For Indian Rowing
Rediff.com20 May 2026

Long-serving rowing coach Ismail Baig, a Dronacharya awardee, is no longer part of the...

Shocking! World No 6 Zoravar Sandhu Excluded From Asian Games Squad
Rediff.com13 May 2026

Asia No. 1 trap shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu has been left out of the Indian shotgun...

Why Zoravar Sandhu Was Excluded From Asian Games
Rediff.com13 May 2026

Top trap shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu's exclusion from the Indian shotgun contingent...

Conflict and Ramzan Reduce Foreign Participation at Para Athletics Grand Prix
Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi has been significantly affected by the...