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Who could dominate world chess? The most promising country is India, says Alexander Grischuk

He asked me to wear it if I win something. Alexander Grischuk, former World No. 3 and 3-time World Blitz Champion, put on a Chicago Bulls cap after winning the Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. He shared his memories of his first major success, his thoughts on India's…

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Fire breaks out at building in Kolkata, no injuries reported

KOLKATA: A fire broke out in a building in Kolkata near Chandni Market on Friday evening. No one was injured in the incident.

The Times of India

Spanish league La Liga to set up football academy in West Bengal, signs agreement

KOLKATA: Spanish football league La Liga signed an agreement with the West Bengal government to set up an academy in the state for nurturing young talents, an official said on Friday. The MoU was signed during a closed-door meeting between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and La Liga president Javier Tebas…

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Mohun Bagan virtually in CFL Super 6 after 2-2 draw with Mohammedan Sporting

KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan SG virtually sealed their passage to the Super Six stage, having played out a rollercoaster 2-2 draw with already-qualified Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) in their CFL Premier Division match in Kalyani on Thursday.

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Will you lead Opposition alliance, Sri Lankan President asks Mamata; It depends on the people, she says

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe asks West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday if she would lead the INDIA bloc alliance. “It depends on the people,” Ms. Banerjee responded. She also added that the “Opposition may be in position also [to come to power]”. They met at the Dubai International Airport.…

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Ranjan Chowdhury back as Bengal's Santosh Trophy coach

KOLKATA: Ranjan Chowdhury is back to take charge of Bengal for the upcoming Santosh Trophy.

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West Bengal cabinet rejig: Mamata Banerjee reshuffles state cabinet

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee reshuffled her cabinet on Monday and in the rejig the CM replaced singer Babul Supriyo as tourism minister with another singer Indranil Sen.

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Mohun Bagan move closer to CFL Super 6 stage

KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan SG beat Peerless SC 1-0 in their CFL Premier Division match on Sunday, taking a step closer to sealing a place in the Super Six round.

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Archer Jawkar wins silver in his maiden World Cup Final

KOLKATA: It was so near yet so far for Prathamesh Jawkar who missed a gold medal by the narrowest of margins to end up with a silver in the World Cup Final in Hermosillo, Mexico, on Saturday.

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Pranati Nayak warms up for Asiad with bronze in Hungary

KOLKATA: Pranati Nayak couldn't have hoped for better preparation ahead of the Asian Games to be held from September 23 to October 8. Being the only gymnast from the country to be currently going to the continent al games, there is understandably a lot of pressure on her shoulders, and…

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Those opposing India’s name change can leave the country: Dilip Ghosh

Dilip Ghosh says India to be renamed Bharat; those opposing free to leave the country. BJP to remove all statues of foreigners in Kolkata when in power, he says

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India will be renamed as Bharat; statues of foreigners in Kolkata will be removed: Bengal BJP leader

BJP leader Ghosh says India to be renamed Bharat, statues of foreigners in Kolkata to be removed. Sinha adds world leaders in Delhi for G20 summit, perfect time to change name. TMC's Sen alleges BJP trying to divert attention from real issues, INDIA alliance formed to take on BJP in…

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Grischuk annexes title as Praggu finishes third

KOLKATA: Alexander Grischuk turned out to be a winner all the way.

The Times of India

Five Indian archers for World Cup final

KOLKATA: India will have their highest representation in the World Cup Archery Final when five of their archers will line up in the season-ending 'Champion of Champions' clash at Hermosillo, Mexico, this weekend.

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Gukesh hopes to be world chess champion one day

KOLKATA: It took more than 36 years for India to get a new No. 1 player in chess as D Gukesh replaced five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand from the perch last month. But the Chennai boy is not sure how long his reign at the top will last.

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West Bengal prepares for science congress, promotes event widely

West Bengal govt. urges edu. inst. to spread word on State Science & Tech. Congress in Feb. 2024. 6 Regional Congresses to be held Dec. 2023-Jan. 2024. Aim to encourage scientific temper, popularise science, identify research state, synergise research & encourage young scientists.

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Maxime Vachier-Lagrave emerges rapid champion; R Praggnanandhaa ends joint third in Tata Steel Chess India

KOLKATA: India's chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa finished third but former World Blitz champion Maxime Vachier-Lagrave continued his dominance with two more wins to claim the 'Tata Steel Chess India 2023' rapid title, here on Thursday.

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Jamshedpur to host Asian junior chess from Friday

Tata Steel Chess India tournament brings world's biggest stars to Kolkata, with over 100 players from countries such as Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Indonesia competing in classical, rapid and blitz formats. Top seed in open section is Russian Aleksey Grebnev (2486 Elo rating), while highest-rated Indian is L.R. Srihari.…

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D Gukesh slips, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave takes sole lead in Tata Steel Chess rapid tournament

KOLKATA: India’s new No. 1 player D Gukesh slipped as Maxime Vachier-Lagrave grabbed the sole lead at the end of Day II of the Tata Steel Chess India rapid tournament at the Bhasha Bhawan in the National Library of India campus on Wednesday.

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Equal pay will help women’s chess, says World champion Ju Wenjun

Ju Wenjun, reigning World champion, wins blitz title of Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. She also claims runner-up spot in rapid section. China's Xie Jun played key role in progress of chess in China, now Ding Liren is male World champion. Ju won World rapid championships in 2017…

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Viswanathan Anand hopes for consistent show from youngsters

KOLKATA: Viswanathan Anand is no longer a regular player, but is wearing several hats now from being a mentor to an administrator. The five-time World champion is enjoying every bit of it.

The Times of India

Viswanathan Anand looks for consistent show from youngsters

KOLKATA: Viswanathan Anand is no longer a regular player, but is wearing several hats now from being a mentor to an administrator. But the five-time World champion is enjoying every bit of it.

The Times of India

Mohammedan Sporting seal Super 6 berth in Calcutta Football League

KOLKATA: There's no stopping David Lalhlansanga as the youngster scored another brace in Mohammedan Sporting's 3-0 win over Dalhousie AC on Monday and took the black-and-white brigade to the Super Six stage of the CFL Premier Division.

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East Bengal defender Elsey sidelined with knee injury

KOLKATA: With the hurt of losing the Durand Cup final to Mohun Bagan SG still fresh in mind, East Bengal FC on Monday woke up to another bad news that key defender Jordan Elsey would be sidelined for several months.

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I have the potential to become world champion: Praggnanandhaa

KOLKATA: For a long time Viswanathan Anand was the lone Indian presence in the chess World Championship cycle. With R Praggnanandhaa making the cut for the Candidates by finishing runner-up in the World Cup, it will be an Indian Generation Next player at the highest level of world chess now.…

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