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CHESS AND LIFE LESSONS
Praggnanandhaa’s life lesson from chess: 'Mistakes come in pairs'; why the 21-year-old grandmaster says your next move matters more than your last mistake- Quote of the day by Jack Ma, 'I don't think I'm a workaholic. Every weekend, I invite my colleagues and friends to my home to play cards. And people, my neighbors, are always surprised because I live on the second floor apartment, and there are usually 40 pairs of shoes in front of my gate, and people play cards inside and play chess. We have a lot of fun' offers powerful life lessons on work-life balance, success, friendship, happiness, joy, positive mindset, acceptance, challenges popular idea that working harder is always the answer to achieving more
- In 1972, NASA sealed 3 astronauts inside a 20-foot chamber for 56 days to rehearse Skylab; the ground experiment exposed hardware and medical problems before launch
- 6-year-old girl lived inside a jail with her father, until an IAS officer asked her one question that opened the door to a new lifeAn IAS officer noticed a young girl playing inside Bilaspur Central Jail. He inquired about her circumstances and discovered her wish to at...11 Aug, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
- 'Told my son to watch sunset': Jaaved Jaaferi explains why patience & boredom may be becoming harder for today’s generation; says, real life is not 30 frames per secondJaaved Jaaferi says children today can struggle with quiet moments, such as simply sitting and watching a sunset. Comparing his sons’ exper...09 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Anya Taylor-Joy: 'Even the strongest bonds, flesh and blood, they can just...' - thought-provoking quote by The Queen's Gambit, The Witch and Split actress teaches life lessons on why no relationship should be taken for granted and why family and close bonds can changeQuote of the day by Anya Taylor-Joy: Actress Anya Taylor-Joy shared insights on how strong relationships can change. She noted that even cl...25 Jul, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
- Italian proverb of the day: 'We all meet the same end. When you finish the game, the king and pawn…—' Life lessons on humility, equality and fleeting nature of powerItalian proverb of the day: "When the game ends, the king and the pawn end up in the same box" offers a timeless lesson in humility and equ...08 Jul, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Sally Rooney: 'Sometimes you need people to be perfect and they can’t be and you hate them forever for not being even though it isn’t their fault and it’s not yours either' - When expectations become heartbreak explained by Irish authorSally Rooney's latest novel, Intermezzo, shares a poignant insight into why relationships falter. A widely shared quote talks about how lov...02 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: 'In life, unlike chess, the game continues after...'- A powerful lesson about resilience and moving forward by one of the 'Big Three' science fiction writersScience fiction icon Isaac Asimov's quote, "In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate," offers a profound lesson in resilie...22 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
- French proverb of the day: 'At the end of the chess game, both the king and the pawn go back into the exact same box...' A timeless lesson on why power and wealth does not define a personThe French proverb of the day, “At the end of the chess game, both the king and the pawn go back into the exact same box,” uses the game of...13 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- Mind Over Money: Vipassana was transformative; Chess & squash help this CEO gain perspective in strategic decision-makingCentral to my mental wellness is the concept of work-life integration. I view my work not as a separate entity but as an integral part of m...13 Jan, 2024, 10.32 AM IST
- American chess prodigy Niemann denies allegations of using 'vibrating sex toy' to beat world champion CarlsenIn a recent interview with Piers Morgan, Niemann expressed his disappointment at being accused of cheating following his victory, stating, ...27 Sep, 2023, 05.36 PM IST
- The King’s gambit: A chess academy goes online to find India’s next GrandmasterFrom practising with peers to interactive sessions with titled players, from playing online to moving carved wood on a real board, Chessnit...26 Sep, 2023, 11.33 AM IST
- The story of Kerala's Marottichal, the chess village of IndiaMarottichal, a village in Kerala, India, has become known as a chess haven after a local tea shop owner introduced the game in the 1960s as...03 Sep, 2023, 11.17 AM IST
- Life and investment lessons from chessWith its origins dating back nearly 1500 years, chess is the only board game that stood the test of time. It is believed by many that Chess...20 Jul, 2023, 11.28 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
- Anand Mahindra finds life lesson in chess champ R Praggnanandhaa's victory; Sachin Tendulkar praises 16-yr-old for beating 'experienced & decorated' CarlsenThe 16-year old prodigy was hailed by many on the social media.23 Feb, 2022, 01.39 PM IST
- Playing chess with mother helps DrinkPrime founder de-stressVijender Reddy Muthyala said that his mother taught him chess.02 Oct, 2021, 06.25 PM IST
- Viswanathan Anand says experimentation is important in cricket and chessAnand was invited to ring the starting bell on the second day of the match at Eden.08 Jan, 2020, 11.09 AM IST
- Best way to deal with surprises is to anticipate what you’re going to do: Viswanathan AnandET NOW caught up with Viswanathan Anand to ask him about chess, business, investment and life.22 Jul, 2010, 11.44 AM IST
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