Rapport: Pragg Not Inexperienced, Predicts Tight Candidates
Hungarian GM Richárd Rapport analyses the 2026 Candidates field, discusses Gukesh's historic win, and defends R Praggnanandhaa's experience. Read his insights on the Cyprus showdown.
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Rajasthan Proposal: Class 10 Must for Sarpanch, Sparks Debate
A Rajasthan minister's proposal to reintroduce minimum educational qualifications for local body representatives has triggered a major debate. Could 20-30% of candidates be disqualified? Read the full story.
Gukesh: No Expectations, Just Play at World Rapid & Blitz
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.
Carlsen: Praggnanandhaa 3rd Favourite for 2026 Candidates
World No.1 Magnus Carlsen ranks Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa as the third strongest contender for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Read his full analysis and predictions.
Magnus Carlsen ranks Praggnanandhaa as 3rd favorite for Candidates
Magnus Carlsen predicts R Praggnanandhaa as the third strongest contender for the Candidates tournament, behind Americans Nakamura and Caruana. Read his full analysis and forecast for the 2025 chess showdown.
Kids' Hockey Tournament in Bengaluru Celebrates 100 Years of Indian Hockey
The Jayanagara Kodava Sangha organized a youth hockey tournament in Bengaluru to celebrate a century of Indian hockey, aiming to inspire the next generation of players. Read about this grassroots initiative.
FIDE scraps 400-point rating rule for top grandmasters
FIDE's new rating system, effective Oct 1, ends 'rating farming' for players above 2650. Top GMs like Carlsen & Gukesh will face harsher penalties against lower-rated opponents. Read the full analysis.
U-14 Hockey Tournament Begins at PAU, Ludhiana
The 5th U-14 Hockey Tournament kicks off at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, with 32 boys' teams competing for glory. Matches run from April 22-26.
Vidit Gujrathi steps back from chess, builds AI-coded apps
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.
Nakamura: 10-hour chess study is outdated nonsense
American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, a Candidates contender, dismisses marathon study sessions. He champions 'work smarter, not harder' and prioritises content creation over traditional chess grind.
Spotlights Inter-School Alumni Golf Tournament Praised
The Spotlights Inter-School Alumni Golf Tournament concluded successfully, receiving high praise from participants and organizers. Read about the event's highlights and future plans.
8th Jagtar Singh Memorial Hockey Tourney On in Ludhiana
The 8th All-India Jagtar Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament for U-21 is underway at PAU's Prithipal Stadium. Catch the semi-final matchups and key results from Day 3.
Satwik-Chirag's BWF Semifinal Path Explained
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty lead Group B at BWF World Tour Finals. Discover the three clear scenarios for India's stars to reach the semifinals in Hangzhou.
Pragg, Giri, Caruana: Teammates Now, Rivals Soon
R Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, and Fabiano Caruana navigate a unique dynamic as Alpine SG Pipers teammates in the Global Chess League, knowing they will be fierce rivals at the 2025 Candidates Tournament. Discover their poker-like mind games.
SEBI Eases Rules for Investment Advisors & Analysts
SEBI relaxes educational norms, allowing graduates from any discipline to become investment advisors or research analysts. This move aims to meet surging demand as India's investor base expands rapidly.
India U-17 Beat Iran 2-1, Qualify for AFC Asian Cup
India's U-17 football team creates history, defeating rivals Iran 2-1 in Ahmedabad to seal qualification for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. Read the full match report.
WBCSSC Names 1,806 Tainted Candidates After Court Order
West Bengal SSC discloses 1,806 tainted candidates with full details after High Court directive. Interview process for HS level begins. Stay updated on this developing story.
India's World Cup Dream Fades: What Went Wrong?
Despite hosting the FIDE World Cup after 23 years with a record 24 players, India failed to secure Candidates spots. Analysis reveals home pressure, knockout format, and over-reliance on engines as key factors.
India's WTC 2027 Qualification Path After SA Series Loss
India's path to WTC 2027 final remains open despite 2-0 series defeat against South Africa. Analysis shows mathematical possibilities for qualification.
SEBI Eases Rules for Investment Advisers & Analysts
SEBI has relaxed educational norms, allowing graduates from any discipline to become investment advisers and research analysts, expanding career opportunities in India's financial sector.
Esipenko Qualifies for Candidates at Chess World Cup
Andrey Esipenko clinches the sixth Candidates tournament slot after dramatic Chess World Cup in Goa. Read how the Russian GM secured his place against all odds.
Esipenko Wins Candidates Spot After World Cup Drama
Russian Grandmaster Andrey Esipenko overcomes heartbreak against Wei Yi to secure final Candidates Tournament spot. Discover how Arsenal's win and Novak Djokovic inspired his comeback.
FIDE World Cup 2025 Final Goes to Tiebreak
Wei Yi and Nodirbek Sindarov draw classical games, forcing tiebreak. Andrey Esipenko secures Candidates spot after dramatic victory. Complete analysis inside!
Wei Yi draws Sindarov in FIDE World Cup final opener
Chinese GM Wei Yi secured a solid draw against Javokhir Sindarov in the FIDE World Cup 2025 final first game. Esipenko beats Yakubboev in third-place match. Follow the chess action!
Uzbek Chess Prodigies Challenge Indian Dominance at World Cup
Uzbekistan emerges as India's biggest chess rival with two semifinalists at FIDE World Cup 2025. Sindarov qualifies for Candidates 2026, threatening Indian prodigies' future prospects. Read analysis.
Scotland Fans Create Earthquake in World Cup Win
Scotland's football fans shook the earth with their celebrations after a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark secured their first World Cup spot since 1998. Read the incredible story here!
Arjun Erigaisi exits FIDE World Cup in quarterfinals
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi's FIDE World Cup campaign ended in quarterfinals after 1.5-2.5 loss to China's Wei Yi in rapid tiebreaks. Read full analysis of the dramatic match.
Curaçao: Smallest Nation to Qualify for FIFA World Cup
Curaçao creates football history by becoming the smallest nation to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. Their population is just one-tenth of Noida's! Read this incredible underdog story.
Erigaisi crashes out in FIDE World Cup quarterfinals
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi suffered a heartbreaking defeat against China's Wei Yi in rapid tiebreaks, ending India's campaign at FIDE World Cup in Goa. No Indian qualifies for Candidates tournament.
India Reach Rising Stars Asia Cup Semi-Finals
India's U19 cricket team secured semi-final spot in Rising Stars Asia Cup with commanding 6-wicket victory over Oman in Doha. Read match highlights and analysis.
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