Seven-year-old Pragnika Vaka Lakshmi, who won gold at the FIDE World Schools Chess Championship, received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discover her inspiring journey.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi clinches a historic bronze medal at the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2024 in Samarkand. PM Modi leads the nation in congratulating the chess prodigy on his stellar achievement.
Magnus Carlsen won his 6th World Rapid title in Doha after taping over his betting sponsor's logo to avoid FIDE fines. Details on the dress code clash and last year's jeans controversy inside.
Indian chess stars Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy clinch bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2024 in Samarkand. Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulates the grandmasters on their stellar achievement.
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Magnus Carlsen staged a stunning comeback to win his sixth World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha. India's Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy secured bronze medals in open and women's sections. Read the full story.
Indian chess star Koneru Humpy was denied a chance to defend her World Rapid title in a playoff due to a controversial FIDE regulation. Read the full story of the Doha heartbreak.
Vladislav Artemiev defeats world No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen in successive rounds to grab joint lead at World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha. Gukesh in joint third.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen lost to Russia's Vladislav Artemiev at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships. Visibly frustrated, he pushed a camera away. Artemiev now leads the standings. Read the full details.
Koneru Humpy is in prime position to defend her Women's World Rapid title after Day 2 in Doha. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi are the top-ranked Indians in the Open section. Follow the thrilling action.
Magnus Carlsen angrily pushed a photographer's camera after losing to Vladislav Artemiev at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha. Details inside.
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi displayed a defensive masterclass, holding world number one Magnus Carlsen to a 101-move draw with 98% accuracy at the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in Doha. Read the full analysis.
World champion Gukesh D won four straight games to share the lead with Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi after Day 1 of the FIDE World Rapid Championship in Doha. Follow the action.
Goutham Krishna H, a 15-year-old International Master from Trivandrum, defeated elite grandmasters like Radjabov and Aravindh on Day 1 of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz in Doha, scoring 4/5. Read his inspiring story.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen returns to Qatar for the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships. He discusses his strained FIDE ties, 'jeansgate', and family as his motivation. The event boasts a €1M+ prize fund.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen returns to the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships in Doha. He cites personal ties, not FIDE, as key reason for his participation. Read about the event details and his 'jeansgate' comments.
Former WWE star Matt Riddle shocks fans with a provocative nude post on X to promote his new OnlyFans. Details on his wrestling career and upcoming MLW title defense.
Roshan Meka's sports drama 'Champion' released to positive reviews but a slow box office start, collecting over Rs 2.75 crore on its opening day. Read the full report.
World champion D. Gukesh heads to the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Doha with a relaxed mindset, aiming to experiment and enjoy. A strong Indian contingent, including Praggnanandhaa, is also in the fray.
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh shares his relaxed mindset ahead of the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in Samarkand. Read his thoughts on pressure, preparation, and the upcoming Candidates.
Champion, starring Roshan, is a compelling period drama set in post-Independence Hyderabad. Read our review on the film's historical backdrop, performances, and themes of resistance.
NCRTC reviews Gurgaon-Faridabad-Noida RRTS alignment due to land and environmental impacts. Options include elevated or underground routes. A final decision is pending.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation deploys a Rapid Electrical Action Force (REAF) with three specialized vehicles to swiftly address street light complaints across the city. Learn about the new initiative.
Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw retires after 18 seasons, ending a Hall of Fame career as a back-to-back World Series champion. Discover his incredible stats and his perfect final chapter.
Indian chess star Vidit Gujrathi, after intense burnout, steps back from tournaments. He now creates AI-powered chess training websites for elite players through 'vibe coding'. Read his story.
Indian chess star Vidit Gujrathi, after Candidates burnout, is now 'vibe coding' elite training websites. He explains his conscious step back from intense competition. Read his story.
Dipu Chandra Das, a 28-year-old Hindu factory worker in Bangladesh, was brutally lynched and set ablaze by a mob of 140 over a false social media post. RAB finds no evidence of blasphemy. His family seeks justice.
McLaren's Lando Norris clinches his maiden Formula 1 World Championship in 2025, ending a 17-year title drought for the team. Relive the 5 key races that defined his historic season.
World Rapid Champion GM Volodar Murzin shares his love for India, its food, and chess culture in an exclusive interview. Read his thoughts on the Global Chess League and future ambitions.
Ten suspects arrested for the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh's Mymensingh. Authorities face pressure over mob violence. Read the latest developments.