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Diljit Dosanjh Demands Proper "Infrastructure" For Live Shows: "I Won't Do Shows In India, That's For Sure"
During his Chandigarh concert, Diljit announced that he won't be performing live in India anymore until the infrastructure is fixed and improved
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Diljit Dosanjh Sends Kudos To Allu Arjun, Recreates Pushpa 2's Viral Dialogue: "Jhukega Nahi"
While the actor-singer admitted that he had not watched Pushpa 2, he still performed the "Jhukega nahi" dialogue on stage
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"Historic And Exemplary": PM Narendra Modi Reacts As D Gukesh Becomes World Chess Champion
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi congratulated Grandmaster D Gukesh after he was crowned the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Champion on Thursday in Singapore.
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Delhi Joins Chennai And Singapore In Race To Host Chess World Championship
Delhi has joined Chennai and Singapore in the race to host the World Championship match between D. Gukesh and China's Ding Liren after the All India Chess Federation backed the national capital's bid
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"On Par With Magnus Carlsen": Indian Chess Federation Chief's Big Praise For R Praggnanandhaa
The second game of Classical Chess at the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) World Cup final between Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw on Wednesday.
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$100 Million Lawsuit Against Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Dismissed
A US federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by chess player Hans Niemann, who was seeking $100 million from those who accused him of cheating, including former world champion Magnus Carlsen.
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Kenyan Man Wearing Niqab Unmasked In Women's Chess Tournament
A young man wearing a niqab and glasses played four rounds of the Nairobi Women's Chess Open before being exposed.
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Victory For Moscow: Russia On Ex Deputy Premier's Re-Election To Chess Body
The re-election of a Russian former deputy premier as head of the international chess federation was a "victory" for Moscow, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
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Caught On Camera: Chess-Playing Robot Breaks 7-Year-Old Boy's Finger During Tournament In Russia
A seven-year-old boy recently had his finger broken by a chess-playing robot during a tournament in Moscow, Russia. The incident took place on July 19 at the Moscow Chess Open tournament.
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US Has More Chess Player Than Russia For The First Time: Report
For the first time ever, the United States has more chess grandmasters than Russia. This is because increasing number of top Russian players are refusing to represent their nation after Vladimir Putin's decision to attack Ukraine, Newsweek reported.
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FIDE President Nominates Indian Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand As Part Of Team To Fight Elections
Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand would become the deputy president of the world chess federation (FIDE) if the incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich is re-elected as the president
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All India Chess Federation Nominates Koneru Humpy For Khel Ratna Award, Says Report
The All India Chess Federation has nominated Koneru Humpy for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
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"Apologies": Zerodha Founder Nikhil Kamath On "Unfair" Chess Win vs Viswanathan Anand
Startup co-founder Nikhil Kamath admitted that he "had help" during a charity chess game he played against five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand.
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Viswanathan Anand To Lead India At Online Nations Cup Chess Tournament
Organised by the International Chess Federation and Chess.com, the six-team event is touted to be the richest online team tournament with a prize money of USD 180,000.
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Banned At Home For Not Wearing Hijab, Chess Player, 19, Will Play For US
A leading Iranian chess player, barred from her homeland's team after refusing to wear a headscarf, will now compete as a player for the United States, the US Chess Federation said.
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Diljit Dosanjh Demands Proper "Infrastructure" For Live Shows: "I Won't Do Shows In India, That's For Sure"
During his Chandigarh concert, Diljit announced that he won't be performing live in India anymore until the infrastructure is fixed and improved
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Diljit Dosanjh Sends Kudos To Allu Arjun, Recreates Pushpa 2's Viral Dialogue: "Jhukega Nahi"
While the actor-singer admitted that he had not watched Pushpa 2, he still performed the "Jhukega nahi" dialogue on stage
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"Historic And Exemplary": PM Narendra Modi Reacts As D Gukesh Becomes World Chess Champion
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi congratulated Grandmaster D Gukesh after he was crowned the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Champion on Thursday in Singapore.
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Delhi Joins Chennai And Singapore In Race To Host Chess World Championship
Delhi has joined Chennai and Singapore in the race to host the World Championship match between D. Gukesh and China's Ding Liren after the All India Chess Federation backed the national capital's bid
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"On Par With Magnus Carlsen": Indian Chess Federation Chief's Big Praise For R Praggnanandhaa
The second game of Classical Chess at the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE) World Cup final between Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw on Wednesday.
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$100 Million Lawsuit Against Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Dismissed
A US federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by chess player Hans Niemann, who was seeking $100 million from those who accused him of cheating, including former world champion Magnus Carlsen.
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Kenyan Man Wearing Niqab Unmasked In Women's Chess Tournament
A young man wearing a niqab and glasses played four rounds of the Nairobi Women's Chess Open before being exposed.
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Victory For Moscow: Russia On Ex Deputy Premier's Re-Election To Chess Body
The re-election of a Russian former deputy premier as head of the international chess federation was a "victory" for Moscow, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
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Caught On Camera: Chess-Playing Robot Breaks 7-Year-Old Boy's Finger During Tournament In Russia
A seven-year-old boy recently had his finger broken by a chess-playing robot during a tournament in Moscow, Russia. The incident took place on July 19 at the Moscow Chess Open tournament.
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US Has More Chess Player Than Russia For The First Time: Report
For the first time ever, the United States has more chess grandmasters than Russia. This is because increasing number of top Russian players are refusing to represent their nation after Vladimir Putin's decision to attack Ukraine, Newsweek reported.
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FIDE President Nominates Indian Chess Legend Viswanathan Anand As Part Of Team To Fight Elections
Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand would become the deputy president of the world chess federation (FIDE) if the incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich is re-elected as the president
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All India Chess Federation Nominates Koneru Humpy For Khel Ratna Award, Says Report
The All India Chess Federation has nominated Koneru Humpy for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
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"Apologies": Zerodha Founder Nikhil Kamath On "Unfair" Chess Win vs Viswanathan Anand
Startup co-founder Nikhil Kamath admitted that he "had help" during a charity chess game he played against five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand.
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Viswanathan Anand To Lead India At Online Nations Cup Chess Tournament
Organised by the International Chess Federation and Chess.com, the six-team event is touted to be the richest online team tournament with a prize money of USD 180,000.
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Banned At Home For Not Wearing Hijab, Chess Player, 19, Will Play For US
A leading Iranian chess player, barred from her homeland's team after refusing to wear a headscarf, will now compete as a player for the United States, the US Chess Federation said.
