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Pongal 2025: Viswanathan Anand, D Gukesh & others dance to Rajinikanth’s song

Pongal 2025: Viswanathan Anand, D Gukesh & others dance to Rajinikanth’s song

Everyone present at the festival was dressed in traditional attire and was seen shaking a leg together. The videos of them enjoying their time together are now going viral

14 January,2025 12:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh among four athletes to be honoured with Khel Ratna award

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh among four athletes to be honoured with Khel Ratna award

Bhaker made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the only Indian athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Games

02 January,2025 03:05 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
India’s Erigaisi fourth, Gukesh fifth in latest chess rankings

India’s Erigaisi fourth, Gukesh fifth in latest chess rankings

While Gukesh, 18, who defeated Ding Liren of China to win the World Championships title last month, is at fifth with 2783 points

02 January,2025 08:39 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Don’t rule out a stupendous 2025 for Novak Djokovic, Erling Haaland and others

Don’t rule out a stupendous 2025 for Novak Djokovic, Erling Haaland and others

The Norwegian, who became a dad recently, is enjoying his break and hoping for more goals in the new year to change the fortunes of his team, who have had a slump recently

01 January,2025 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
India's Koneru Humpy becomes Rapid chess world champion for a second time

India's Koneru Humpy becomes Rapid chess world champion for a second time

Humpy bagged an epochal second World Rapid Chess Championship title, beating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia on Sunday

29 December,2024 12:18 PM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi calls world champion Gukesh an embodiment of calmness and humility

PM Modi calls world champion Gukesh an embodiment of calmness and humility

Gukesh became the second Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to claim the world title

28 December,2024 08:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Rajinikanth invites Chess Champion D Gukesh at his home, showers him with gifts

Rajinikanth invites Chess Champion D Gukesh at his home, showers him with gifts

Gukesh shared pictures of him along with his parents meeting Rajinikanth. Going by the frames, Thalaiva showered the chess champion with meaningful gifts

26 December,2024 10:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Year-end review: India's Paralympic golds to chessboard revolution

Year-end review: India's Paralympic golds to chessboard revolution

India concluded its participation in the Paris Olympic Games 2024 with a remarkable haul of 6 medals, including 1 silver and 5 bronze

23 December,2024 11:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mental health plays crucial role in athletic success

Mental health plays crucial role in athletic success

Our top athletes too, in any game, have benefitted from mental conditioning, proving that this component cannot be ignored as India aims to become a multi-sports nation

19 December,2024 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
Savita Punia congratulates D Gukesh for his phenomenal achievement

Savita Punia congratulates D Gukesh for his phenomenal achievement

D Gukesh had entered the title match as the youngest-ever challenger to the world crown after winning the Candidates tournament earlier this year. He is the second Indian to win the world chess title after the legendary Indian chess star Viswanathan Anand

17 December,2024 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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