The Hindu takes a look at how India has fared across sports since Independence. The Hindu…
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It would have been a disappointment for many if we didn’t win a medal: Harika
Ever since she made her Olympiad debut, way back in 2004, Dronavalli Harika wanted to be…
Explained | Chess Olympiad: Origins of the event, rules & India’s rise to top seed and host
As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its…
Pine Labs launches first batch for Second Innings
Six former athletes, from diverse disciplines, have been chosen by Pine Labs for the launch of…
Chess trivia: The Partisan and a Satyajit Ray classic
An ambitious new thriller makes it to reading lists and later this month, filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s ‘Shatranj Ke…
A look at memorable chess-themed movies and TV shows over the years
The game fulfils a range of narrative purposes — from being a stand-in for warfare and…
India’s love affair with chess
There are reasons India’s chess profile has gone stratospheric and the youth parade at this Olympiad…