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
Bengaluru to host fourth season of Global Chess LeagueThe Global Chess League is set for its fourth season in Bengaluru starting September 3. This edition will feature top global players in a t...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay honours chess champion Praggnanandhaa with Rs 50 lakh, loses game to GMTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honored Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with Rs 50 lakh. The Chief Minister played chess with the you...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Vikings on the way to the AmericasPhotographer David Yarrow's bold Viking-themed shoot of Norway's World Cup squad, featuring stars like Haaland and Odegaard, has sparked co...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya to be preserved for longer formats: Agarkar makes selection policy clearIndian cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya will not tour Ireland and England. The selection panel is prioritizing their fitness for...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
I think this is the biggest win of my career: R Praggnanandhaa after Norway Chess triumphIndian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa achieved his career's biggest win at Norway Chess. He defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen twice. T...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Praggnanandhaa opens up on Candidates heartbreak, vows to enjoy chess againIndian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa reflects on his Candidates Tournament disappointment. He gave his all but missed out on the title. No...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Gukesh is a smart player, don't see any clear weakness in his game: Javokhir SindarovJavokhir Sindarov is preparing for his World Championship clash against D Gukesh. Sindarov sees no clear weaknesses in Gukesh's game. He ac...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
‘Impraggnable’: Anand Mahindra praises Praggnanandhaa after stunning second win over Magnus CarlsenYoung Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has defeated world number one Magnus Carlsen for the second time in classical chess at Norway Che...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Indian chess stars R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh keep India's title hopes alive with winsIndia's young chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered strong performances in Round 7 of Norway Chess. Gukesh won his Armageddon...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Goldman Sachs predicts Spain as favourites to win the World CupGoldman Sachs economists predict Spain will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing historical trends and a statistical model. Their analysis, ...
31 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Criticisms are justified, I haven't performed well: D GukeshIndian chess prodigy D Gukesh acknowledges his recent performances have not met expectations. He is preparing for his World Championship ti...
25 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
A nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting cultureIndia celebrates sports in flashes, with non-cricket athletes often struggling for recognition and financial security. Despite government s...
20 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf declares 'new world order' led by the Global SouthIn a post on X, he emphasised that Iran's recent "70-day resistance" against US and Israeli military and economic pressures has acted as a ...
17 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
'Game of chess', 'innings defeat', 'trusted orchestra': How military leaders described Op SindoorOperation Sindoor was launched by Indian forces to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack. Military leaders have described the operation using a...
07 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Football: FIFA faces World Cup broadcast crisis as India's Reliance offers $20 mln, China deal unannouncedIn an unprecedented twist, soccer enthusiasts in India and China are bracing for a World Cup viewing crisis. Negotiations for broadcast rig...
04 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
8-year-old TN boy defeats World no. 7 chess grandmaster under candlelight in online tournamentSivakasi Chess Master: Eight-year-old Tamizh Amudhan from Tamil Nadu sat in darkness with only a flickering candle and his laptop screen li...
03 May, 2026, 01.13 PM IST