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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Smith Retires From ODIs
Steve Smith has retired from one-day internationals following the defeat to India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.
Trade, investments remained in focus at EAM's UK meetings
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RSS to Conduct Annual Meet in B'Luru on Mar 21
The annual meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's highest decision-making body, the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, will be held in Bengaluru from March 21 to 23.
Soon, 50,000 More Govt Jobs Will Be Given to State Youth: Mann
Hands Over 763 Job Letters to Newly Appointed Government Employees in Chandigarh
Trump says Zelensky ready for talks with Russia, minerals deal
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky has told him Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia and the finalisation of a US minerals deal, days after the pair's explosive White House meeting.
Probe Widens, Passports Issued in Last Two Years Under Police Gaze
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'India slashed GHG emissions by 7.93% in 2020'
In 2020 alone, India slashed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 7.93%—a testament to its commitment to climate action, Bhupender Yadav, Union minister for environment, forest and climate change said in his inaugural address today at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 on Wednesday.
Kejriwal Checks In At Vipassana Centre In Hoshiarpur For 10-Day Meditation Camp
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal arrived at the Dhama Dhaja Vipassana Centre in Hoshiarpur's Anandgarh village on Wednesday evening to join a 10-day meditation session.
22 Truck Drivers Fined In Y'nagar For Illegal Mining, Overloading
Stating that strict action is being taken against drivers involved in illegal mining and overloading, the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau (HSEB) on Wednesday said that 22 truck drivers were issued challans in Yamunanagar district in the last 24 hours.
HC notice to govt over demolition of drug peddlers' properties
The Punjab and Haryana high court has issued a notice to the Punjab government on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the state's move to demolish properties belonging to alleged drug peddlers.
