The Supreme Court has said that commitments made by political parties in their election manifestos will not amount to 'corrupt practice' under the election laws.
Reader Sriram Subburathinam sent us a picture of Viswanathan Anand.
Stressing the importance of chess in helping one improve concentration, Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand advised children to focus and enjoy the game without worrying about the outcome.
Coming down heavily on the Maharashtra government, the apex court castigated it saying the state has huge amount to "waste on freebies" but does not have money to compensate to a private party which lost land to it "illegally".
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta high court's order which directed a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali.
'We need more support from states to back budding talents from not-so-affluent families.'
Seventh-round loss gave me energy, motivation to aim for title: Gukesh
Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand said he is looking forward to play games in 2015 with renewed zeal and enthusiasm.
Noble Expochem Ltd has informed BSE that K Viswanathan has resigned from the Board of Directors .
A lot has been written about Gukesh but have you wondered about how it is to be the parents of a genius and budding World Champion.
The apex court rejected the preliminary objection raised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia cannot be permitted to file second set of special leave petitions to challenge the Delhi high court's May 21 verdict which denied him bail in the excise policy cases.
With this win Praggnanandhaa also added some more spice to the tale around the highest rated Indian as he again overtook Viswanathan Anand in live rating to clinch the top spot in the country.
'There is a sense of achievement but it has come at a great cost.'
One 'fan' who has been bitten by the Jawan bug is Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand.
The 18-year-old also created history as he surpassed the legendary Viswanathan Anand to take the No 1 spot among Indian chess players in the live ratings.
Even as we celebrate the legacy of Sachin Tendulkar, we should also appreciate the longevity and brilliance of Viswanathan Anand.
The appointments were announced by new Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Twitter.
Russian chess great Garry Kasparov has expressed hope that his "little joke" on Indian politics does not pass for "advocacy or expertise" after his cheeky social media post on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's love for the game went viral.
Chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, sprint queen P T Usha and football legend Bhaichung Bhutia are among the prominent sports personalities invited for Monday's ceremony.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to take place in India despite coinciding with elections
The event that was inaugurated by five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will have 11 rounds before the best player in the under-20 category can be determined in both sections.
Gukesh follows in the footsteps of Anand, the only other Indian to win the Candidates
Kasi Viswanathan, has revealed that CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's knee injury was a struggle for him
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commended the outstanding performance of chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa
Chief Justice of India Justice Chandrachud administered the oath of office to the new judges in a swearing-in ceremony at the apex court's auditorium.
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said it will be only MS Dhoni's decision whether he will play next season or not.
You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water available with it for Delhi, which is grappling with water crisis.
A computer with NPU can handle a wide range of tasks directly on personal devices without relying on a Cloud service.
As Delhi grapples with water crisis amid the unrelenting summer heat, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered an emergent meeting of the Upper Yamuna River Board on June 5 to address the issue.
Hundreds of students from the Velammal Vidyalaya, the school where Gukesh studies, lined up at the airport at least one hour before his flight landed to greet the 17-year-old chess prodigy.
Sitting at tied fourth, Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh will have some catching up to do if they want to finish on the podium with four rounds remaining in the ongoing Prague Masters Chess tournament in Prague.
Anand, who first made it to the World's top-10 in July 1991, has remained India's top-ranked player in all published lists since January 1987.
'The reports circulating in certain media sections are completely incorrect.'
England batting mainstay Joe Root explained what made Ashwin, who combines a spinner's guile with a fast bowler's aggression, such a difficult bowler to play.
Velammal Institutions is the catalysing force behind this chess revolution in Chennai
'Surreal effort, and superhuman at times.'
The triumph entitles Gukesh a clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China in the last quarter of the year.
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