VENKATACHARI JAGANNATHAN

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India, Russia Set for Big Nuclear Deal
Rediff.com3 days ago

India and Russia are expected to unveil a major nuclear energy partnership during...

Will RBI Cut Rates In December MPC Meet?
Rediff.com7 days ago

'Rate cut looks unlikely and there is reason to believe that the cycle is over.'

India's Chess Titans Eye World Cup Triumph
Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India hosts the event from a position of unprecedented strength with a string of titles...

India, Russia Warm Arctic Ties With Ship Deal
Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

One key development is the direct cargo connection between Chennai and Vladivostok, a...

'Identify Each Player's Weakness...'
Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

If a player is strong in defence then he/she should be given training in attack or vice...

Rosatom To Expand Non-Nuclear Footprint In India
Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Extending its nuclear power plant supply relationship with India to the non-nuclear...

Russia New Destination For Indian Workers
Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Older Russians recall Mithun Chakraborty and the song Jimmy Jimmy Aaja from the movie...

Coming Up, World Corporate Chess In Goa
Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'India is quickly becoming the beating heart of modern chess, and its role as an...

Is Abhimanyu Mishra The Next Bobby Fischer?
Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'He was like a sponge. He soaked up everything we taught him -- and when it came time...

Is Gukesh Being Targeted For His Achievement?
Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

'I see an unjust personal attack by some players, probably due to sheer jealousy.'

Chauhan Removed As Delhi Chess President
Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

In a decision that is likely to have an impact on several state chess associations...

Space Milestones For India On Ganesh Chaturthi
Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

India took another leap in space infrastructure with the foundation stone laid for a...

Why Indian Chess Fraternity Is Upset
Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The All India Chess Federation did not utilise Rs 3.12 crore out of the central...

Zero-Bid Satellite Deal Raises Questions
Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Pixxel has raised $95 million in funding and with the company's commercial Firefly...

Why A Chess Master Has Complained Against AICF
Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

International Master Atanu Lahiri, a former joint secretary, AICF, in a complaint to...

FIDE Bans Chinese Chess Player For Sandbagging
Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

'Sandbagging' means a player deliberately losing his games, along with it his rating...

RBI's decision to hold rate at 5.5% is misplaced? Or not?
Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Mixed views were expressed by top economists on the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI)...

Will RBI Cut Repo Rate Following Trump's Tariffs?
Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'The US reciprocal tariff has added another element of uncertainty and the central bank...

Trump's Tariffs: Exporters To Take Big Hit
Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'The biggest point of contention is market access for US agricultural and dairy products.'

Arvi Singh Bahal Is Going To Space!
Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

This mission is the 14th human flight for the New Shepard programme and the 34th in its...