Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji’s dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us......

Gukesh loses to Firouzja, finishes last in Freestyle Chess

IMAGE: D Gukesh had a forgettable campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam without a single win. Photograph: Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025/Instagram World champion D Gukesh......

Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour in Hamburg, Germany, with three draws and a lone loss, signalling that he is gradually coming to terms with the new......

Norway Chess: Gukesh, Arjun spearhead star-studded line-up

IMAGE: World Chess Champion D Gukesh. Photograph: Chin An/FIDE World champion D Gukesh and India No.1 Arjun Erigaisi will take on the might of heavyweights such as Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano......

Carlsen disqualified from World Rapid and Blitz for wearing jeans

IMAGE: Defending champion Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2024 after he arrived for Round 9 of the Rapid event on Friday wearing jeans. Photograph:......

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh crushes Dutch GM to maintain lead

IMAGE: D Gukesh knocked down a couple of pawns to force resignation in 34 moves. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Chin An/FIDE World champion D Gukesh defeated Dutch Grandmaster Max Warmerdam to stay in......