At Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand's Chennai home, a 27-kg chess set is the real Most Valuable Player. His wife agreesGrandmaster Viswanathan Anand's home houses a remarkable collection of chess sets, each with a unique story. From a hefty copper and bronze...
23 Apr, 2025, 11.50 AM IST
'Dare to dream': When an 11-year-old D Gukesh predicted his historic win. Anand Mahindra shares inspirational videoD Gukesh won the World Chess Championship by defeating Ding Liren in a close match. Gukesh is the youngest player to ever achieve this titl...
16 Dec, 2024, 01.22 PM IST
The making of Gukesh: Family sacrifices, Anand’s advice and indomitable spiritD Gukesh's father, Dr. Rajnikanth, reflects on the family's journey and sacrifices supporting Gukesh's chess career. Despite financial chal...
15 Dec, 2024, 12.03 AM IST
New world chess champion D Gukesh shares two connections with superstar Rajinikanth.18-year-old Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has made history, becoming the youngest world chess champion by defeating China's Ding Liren. The...
13 Dec, 2024, 12.33 AM IST
Youngest world chess champion D Gukesh's schooling, education and family background18-year-old Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has made history, becoming the youngest world chess champion by defeating Ding Liren. The thrilli...
12 Dec, 2024, 07.59 PM IST
Candidates champion D Gukesh comes home to rousing welcome in ChennaiIndian Grandmaster D Gukesh, youngest challenger, returned from Toronto after winning Candidates Chess Tournament. Fans from Velammal Vidya...
25 Apr, 2024, 06.58 AM IST
Who is Gukesh D? The youngest-ever contender for World Chess Championship has been playing the game from the age of 7!Following in the footsteps of Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh has emerged as the second Indian to advance to the World Championship final. Poised...
23 Apr, 2024, 11.20 AM IST
Candidates Chess: Gukesh becomes youngest winner, to challenge for world titleIndia's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh made history by clinching victory at the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto, securing his plac...
22 Apr, 2024, 07.01 AM IST
Praggnanandhaa: From wonderkid to a chess great in the waitingR Praggnanandhaa, an 18-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, has made waves in the chess world with his impressive performances. He recentl...
24 Aug, 2023, 01.07 PM IST
New edition of world chess champion Viswanathan Anand's memoir 'Mind Master' to be released on July 15It is written by Anand with author-journalist Susan Ninan.
05 Jul, 2022, 06.46 PM IST
Rahul Srivatshav becomes India's 74th GrandmasterThe 19-year old player reached the 2500 Elo live rating mark after drawing his 8th round game against Grandmaster Levan Pantsulaia in the C...
11 Jun, 2022, 04.47 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand's father passes away at 92 in ChennaiK Viswanathan was a former General Manager of the Southern Railway.
15 Apr, 2021, 12.04 PM IST
Being stranded in Germany at the start of pandemic reminded Vishy Anand of the summer of 2010The 5-time world chess champion was stuck for in Germany after the pandemic grounded international flights in the spring.
17 Nov, 2020, 07.03 PM IST
Viswanathan Anand shares lockdown ordeal in Germany, how he slept in son's bed after quarantineBack home after being stuck in Bad Soden, Anand talks of how he pleasantly surprised his son once quarantine was done.
07 Jul, 2020, 09.10 AM IST
Viswanathan Anand hopes for cake and a quiet birthday with his familyThe chess Grand Master celebrates his landmark 50th birthday today.
11 Dec, 2019, 07.40 PM IST
Clockin' in 50 with a bang: Chess king Viswanathan Anand celebrates his special day with familyChess wizard Anand turned 50 today.
11 Dec, 2019, 02.20 PM IST
Heinz India to focus on core brands, acquire local food companiesHeinz plans to focus on its core brands, acquire local food cos and reposition its flagship brand Complan to boost its business in the coun...
08 Feb, 2014, 05.00 AM IST