Satyajit Ray's Goopy Gyne no more

Veteran Bengali actor Tapen Chattopadhyay, best known as Goopy Gyne from filmmaker Satyajit Ray's iconic Goopy-Bagha children's films, died at his home on May 24, reportedly after suffering......

Will visa delay cost Erigaisi a chance to shine?

GM Erigaisi requests US Embassy to grant him visa for World Rapid and Blitz IMAGE: Arjun Erigaisi has been in sensational form this year, having won an individual gold as well as team title in......

'Gukesh Always Surprises Me'

'He was always up to the challenge.' IMAGE: D Gukesh is jubilant after becoming the youngest World Chess Champion. Photograph: Kind courtesy International Chess Federation/X   "He had......

Magnus Carlsen reflects on chess rating 'deflation'

IMAGE: Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, who held the title from 2013 to 2023, chose not to defend his crown, citing lack of motivation. Photograph: Mark Livshitz/FIDE Magnus Carlsen,......

Erigaisi triumphs over Gujrathi in marathon battle of Grandmasters

IMAGE: India's Arjun Erigaisi in action against Vidit Gujrathi. Photograph: Doordarshan Sports / X World No. 4 Indian Arjun Erigaisi beat compatriot Vidit Gujrathi after five hours of end-to-end......

'Phenomenal feat': Modi hails Arjun Erigaisi

IMAGE: Arjun Erigaisi became only the second Indian player to cross the 2800 mark, after five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand. Photograph: Arjun Erigaisi/X Prime Minister Narendra Modi on......