Chess inspires multiple metaphors. It's the sport of kings for some, the king of sport for others. It's a mesh of stratagem and politics, intellect and farsightedness. It's a representation of violence on the battlefield and, at the same time, a civilized test of wits governed by rules that must never be bent.
At the ultimate level of a great game that has stood the test of time, an Indian once again climbed to the pinnacle this week. The world's second-youngest Grandmaster at 12 years, 17 months and 17 days in 2019 is now the youngest world champion in history at 18 years, 8 months and 14 days. By defeating China's defending champion Ding Liren in Singapore on Thursday, D Gukesh capped a fairytale journey. But within parenthesis of his achievement lie two important stories that must not be overlooked.
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SC collegium proposes elevation of 7 judges
The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, has recommended names of seven judges as permanent judges in three high courts.
HC sets aside order against award to Krishna
The Supreme Court on Friday refused an urgent hearing on a plea against a Madras high court decision allowing the Music Academy in Chennai to present an award instituted in the name of late Carnatic icon MS Subbulakshmi to singer TM Krishna, hours after the HC set aside an interim injunction barring the academy from conferring the award.
Chaos as 30 city schools sent bomb threats again
At least 30 schools across Delhi received hoax bomb threats on email in the early hours of Friday, leading to widespread chaos as parents scrambled to retrieve their children from school amid the morning rush, police said.
Dhankhar, Kharge face off again as fresh furore rocks Rajya Sabha
Acrimonious exchanges involving the Opposition and the government, and between Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge forced the Upper House to adjourn for the day on Friday without transacting business.
Eddie Redmayne joins Julia Roberts in Sam Esmail's Panic Carefully
Actor Eddie Redmayne is set to star in Sam Esmail's upcoming film Panic Carefully. Redmayne will feature alongside actors Julia Roberts and Elizabeth Olsen.
This is news to me: Madhavan on rumours of his casting in Raghava Lawrence-starrer
Soon after rumours started circulating online that actor R Madhavan had been cast as the antagonist in the upcoming film Benz from the Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (LCU), the 52-year-old took to X to clear the air.
Jared Leto in talks to join cast of upcoming JFK thriller
Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto is set to board the ensemble cast of Assassination, a highly anticipated thriller directed by filmmaker Barry Levinson.
MY GRANDSONS INTRODUCED ME TO MICHAEL JACKSON, IUSTIN BIEBER AND BTS: USTAD AMJAD ALI KHAN
The sarod virtuoso reveals he loves listening to Western music
'OTT IS NOW ABOUT STARS, COMEBACKS'
Actor Divya Dutta speaks about how good writing and good casting is the star for her, irrespective of the medium
Female comics can soon outnumber the boys: Gurleen
Stand-up comedian Gurleen Pannu is known for her spontaneity and one-liners.
