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Topic: Praggnanandhaa

Grandmasters are not made in a day. Chennai’s chess industry is a well-oiled machine

As a hobby, chess is inexpensive. But playing it professionally is an investment that can run into lakhs of rupees. Coaches, tournament fees, travel and stay all add up.

Praggnanandhaa’s runner-up finish in FIDE World Cup & how it sets stage for World Chess Championship

Chennai boy Praggnanandhaa finished 2nd after Magnus Carlsen in final round of FIDE World Cup, which is a single-elimination knockout event as opposed to World Chess Championship.

Indian teen R. Praggnanandhaa loses Chess World Cup final to Magnus Carlsen in tie-breaker

The 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa was only the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand to reach the World Cup final.

Chess World Cup final: Second game between Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen ends in draw

The two players settled for a quiet draw in the second classical game after one-and-a-half hours of play. The champion will be decided via two tie-breaks on Thursday.

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Botox and fillers aren’t the same. Pro tips on what goes where on your face

While Botox and dermal fillers are both popular cosmetic treatments, understanding their differences is essential for selecting the best option based on your skin goals.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.