Chess

While board games can be entertaining, their direct correlation with increasing IQ levels is not universally supported by scientific evidence. Here are six board games that are often praised for their potential to stimulate mental faculties.

"Chess prodigy and our number-one ranked player Praggnanandhaa put up a stiff fight against the reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsson in 2023. Today, India has over 80 chess grandmasters compared to little over 20 in 2010," said FM Nirmala Sitharaman during her Interim Budget 2024 speech.

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has clinched the title of India's top-ranked men's chess player after defeating world champion Ding Liren at the Tata Steel Masters.

Speaking about the mental state of the workers, medical experts stated the importance of keeping their morale high and sustaining motivation. A dedicated team of doctors engages with the laborers daily to monitor their health and psychological well-being.

In a groundbreaking moment for Indian chess, 24-year-old grandmaster Karthikeyan Murali achieved a historic victory over the world's number one player, Magnus Carlsen, in classical chess.

This article discusses the Indian team's withdrawal from the World Cadet Chess Championship due to safety concerns related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing the All India Chess Federation's commitment to player safety.

In an interview with Piers Morgan,American chess prodigy Hans Niemann has denied cheating allegations involving a vibrating sex toy during a high-stakes chess match against world championMagnus Carlsen last year.

India is set to dazzle at the Asian Games 2023 as they compete in various sports, including the women's cricket final, tennis, shooting, rowing, gymnastics, and more. Join us as we follow their journey to secure gold and glory on the international stage.

The 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou promises to be a thrilling sporting spectacle with the inclusion of esports and breakdancing, marking their debut alongside the return of chess and cricket after a decade-long hiatus.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Praggnanandhaa and his parents on Thursday to congratulate them on his achievement. "You personify passion and perseverance," Modi said, adding, "Your example shows how India's youth can conquer any domain."