VENKATACHARI JAGANNATHAN

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For ISRO, Friday Is Not About Putting Another Satellite Into Orbit

For ISRO, Friday Is Not About Putting Another Satellite Into Orbit

Rediff.com   19 minutes ago

It is about proving that the agency can still deliver when the stakes are high.

FIDE Elections: Viswanathan Anand Faces Tough Battle

FIDE Elections: Viswanathan Anand Faces Tough Battle

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The FIDE elections will see three Indians, including chess legend Viswanathan Anand, vying for crucial leadership positions amidst a complex electoral landscape and a high-stakes three-way presidential battle.

Why Are National Chess Champions Ignored?

Why Are National Chess Champions Ignored?

Rediff.com   6 days ago

If winning the National Championship does not help a player make the national team, what exactly is the value of becoming India's national champion?

15-Year-Old Delhi Teen Stuns World No 1 Magnus Carlsen

15-Year-Old Delhi Teen Stuns World No 1 Magnus Carlsen

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2026

Fifteen-year-old Delhi chess prodigy Vandan Alankar Sawai stuns World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in an online blitz tournament.

Can India Defend Chess Olympiad Double, End Winner's Curse?

Can India Defend Chess Olympiad Double, End Winner's Curse?

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2026

'Being the defending champions certainly gives us confidence, but every Olympiad is a new event and starts from scratch.'

Can India Become New Power Centre Of Global Chess?

Can India Become New Power Centre Of Global Chess?

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2026

'India should hold several high-level chess tournaments that would attract the world's top players so that the country will have a say in the game.'

Vishy Anand Changes His Mind, Will Contest FIDE Poll

Vishy Anand Changes His Mind, Will Contest FIDE Poll

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2026

Former World Champion Viswanathan Anand has reversed his earlier decision not to seek another term and will contest the election for the FIDE Deputy President's post.

FIDE's AICF Nomination Stirs Hornet's Nest

FIDE's AICF Nomination Stirs Hornet's Nest

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2026

FIDE's decision to shortlist the All India Chess Federation for a prestigious FIDE Excellence Award has ignited a fierce debate within the Indian chess community.

Viswanathan Anand First Indian Interim FIDE President

Viswanathan Anand First Indian Interim FIDE President

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2026

Former World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand has been appointed Interim President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) after incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich voluntarily stepped aside due to his inclusion in the European Union's sanctions list.

India Dominates FIDE Awards Shortlist

India Dominates FIDE Awards Shortlist

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2026

From supporting young talents financially to earning global recognition, Indian chess is making its presence felt like never before.

ISRO Talent Drain Triggers Government Action

ISRO Talent Drain Triggers Government Action

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2026

The Department of Space has directed that requests for voluntary retirement or resignation from Group 'A' Scientific and Technical personnel associated with the prestigious Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme and other important missions should not be accepted as a matter of routine.

India's First OptoSAR Mission Ends in Failure

India's First OptoSAR Mission Ends in Failure

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2026

While recovery efforts are ongoing, the likelihood of recovery currently appears low.

Indian-Origin Founders Build Global Space Exchange

Indian-Origin Founders Build Global Space Exchange

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2026

Nebex, founded by former Axiom Space executives, aims to build commercial infrastructure for the global space economy.

Vishy Anand Won't Contest FIDE Deputy President Post

Vishy Anand Won't Contest FIDE Deputy President Post

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2026

Viswanathan Anand will not seek re-election for a third term as Deputy President of FIDE.

Want To Make India's Heaviest Rocket, LVM3?

Want To Make India's Heaviest Rocket, LVM3?

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2026

The EoI comes at a time when ISRO is working to enhance LVM3's payload capacity to five tonnes in GTO and is also evaluating the procurement of a Russian semi-cryogenic engine for the vehicle's second stage.

Rising Stars of Indian Chess: Rishabh Kumar and Adhiraj Mitra Chart Their Own Paths to Glory

Rising Stars of Indian Chess: Rishabh Kumar and Adhiraj Mitra Chart Their Own Paths to Glory

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2026

As India's remarkable chess revolution gathers momentum, teenagers Rishabh Kumar and Adhiraj Mitra are ensuring that the country's future on the 64 squares remains brighter than ever.

Arjun Erigaisi Only Indian In World's Top 10; Gukesh 19th

Arjun Erigaisi Only Indian In World's Top 10; Gukesh 19th

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2026

World chess champion D Gukesh is ranked 19th behind the legendary Viswanathan Anand at 13th.

Back To Back Failures: Questions Are Mounting Over ISRO's PSLV Programme

Back To Back Failures: Questions Are Mounting Over ISRO's PSLV Programme

Rediff.com   27 May 2026

A high-level committee investigating the failures of ISRO's PSLV rockets, which have impacted strategic satellite missions, has yet to release its report and recommendations, raising concerns about the future of the ageing launch vehicle.

IN-SPACe's PSLV EoI Triggers Debate in Indian Space Industry

IN-SPACe's PSLV EoI Triggers Debate in Indian Space Industry

Rediff.com   25 May 2026

India's move to privatise PSLV rocket production through IN-SPACe has triggered debate over national security, ageing technology and the agency's role.

'Prison Can Make Or Break A Person'

'Prison Can Make Or Break A Person'

Rediff.com   20 May 2026

After spending 31 months in Chennai's Puzhal prison, Ahmed Buhari is finally breathing free, as courts across the country quashed proceedings linked to his group company Coastal Energy.