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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.

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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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Tata Steel Chess: It all started in the City of Joy for Praggnanandhaa

R. Praggnanandhaa has achieved fame since reaching the Chess World Cup final, winning the FIDE World Rapid Team Championship, and meeting PM Modi. He is now in Kolkata for the Indian team's coaching camp for the Asian Games and will begin his campaign at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament.…

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Ju Wenjun pips Koneru Humpy for Tata Steel Chess blitz title

KOLKATA: Grandmaster Ju Wenjun was finally rewarded for playing the most consistent chess over the past five days. Two days after finishing second behind India’s Divya Deshmukh in the women’s rapid meet, she ended her maiden visit to India on a memorable note claiming the blitz title of Tata Steel…

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I played impulsively in some positions against Carlsen, says Praggnanandhaa

R. Praggnanandhaa's chess prowess earned him a spot in the 2024 Candidates Tournament and a hero's welcome in Chennai. He met PM Modi and joined a preparatory camp in Kolkata. Praggnanandhaa reflected on his recent exploits, saying he didn't expect the recognition he received. He also discussed his match with…

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Idols and sculptures are valued in Bengaluru, say migrant artisans

Migrant artisans from across the country arrive in Bengaluru during festival seasons such as Ganesha Chaturthi and Durga Puja. Many artisans from Kolkata travel to the City during the Ganesha season and stay on to make idols for the Durga festive season.

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The wizard of Spain: Carles Cuadrat working his magic for East Bengal

East Bengal fans have seen the darkest night, but dawn is here. Carles Cuadrat, the prodigal son of Spain, has returned to lead the Red and Gold Brigade to glory.East Bengal fans have seen the darkest night, but dawn is here. Carles Cuadrat, the prodigal son of Spain, has returned…

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Tata Steel Chess India: Harika, Humpy stage comebacks

KOLKATA: It's difficult to keep seasoned campaigners down for long. Grandmasters D Harika and Koneru Humpy proved just that as India's top two women players bounced back in the blitz section of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament after a not-so-good rapid tournament at the Bhasha Bhawan in the National…

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Magnus Carlsen is not invincible, says Praggnanandhaa

KOLKATA: India's latest chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa may have fallen short of his World Cup title dreams, going down to Magnus Carlsen in the final, but the 18-year-old prodigy on Sunday asserted that the five-time world champion Norwegian was "far from invincible".

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Mohun Bagan clinch Durand Cup title for first time after 23 years, beat East Bengal 1-0 in final

NEW DELHI: Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched the Durand Cup title for the first time in 23 years, defeating arch-rivals East Bengal 1-0 in Kolkata on Sunday.

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I am trying so hard not to cry, says Divya Deshmukh after winning elite rapid chess title on debut

NAGPUR: City's chess queen Divya Deshmukh added yet another first in her journey. A last-minute inclusion for a debut in an elite field of top women players in the world took Divya to Kolkata and she surprised one and all who came her way to triumph.

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Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host India for two FIFA World Cup qualifiers

KOLKATA: On a day that its new regime completed one year at the helm of Indian football, All India Football Association (AIFF) announced Bhubaneswar and Guwahati as hosts for two of India's three home games in the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 of FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian…

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Tata Steel Chess India: Divya Deshmukh claims rapid title

KOLKATA: Divya Deshmukh knows how to grab an opportunity with both hands. The 17-year-old Women’s Grandmaster, who was only a last-minute inclusion after India’s latest chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa’s sister WGM MR Vaishali pulled out, ended up claiming the women’s rapid title of Tata Steel Chess India tournament at the…

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Jamshedpur FC sign Emil Benny from NorthEast United FC

KOLKATA: Jamshedpur FC continued to rebuild their team ahead of the new edition of Indian Super League as they completed the signing of attacking midfielder Emil Benny from NorthEast United FC on Friday.

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Divya Deshmukh stays on top, Vantika Agarwal slips

KOLKATA: Divya Deshmukh is growing from strength to strength. Overnight joint leader, the 17-year-old Women’s Grandmaster, established her position on the top as the sole leader in the women’s rapid section of Tata Steel Chess India tournament by winning all the three round matches at the Bhasha Bhawan in the…

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Kolkata girl's death in Vizag: Two Aakash Byju branch managers among four arrested

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Vizag city police arrested four people, including the manager of Aakash Byju’s, Visakhapatnam branch and the owner of Sadhana ladies’ hostel in connection with the suspicious death of a Kolkata girl student Riti Saha (17).

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Kolkata girl's death in Vizag: Four among two managers of Aakash Byju's branch arrested

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Indian youngsters shine on opening day of Tata Chess

KOLKATA: Indian youngsters continue to make waves as just days after 18-year-old Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa qualified for the Candidates meet, 17-year-old Divya Deshmukh and 20-year-old Vantika Agarwal ended Day I of the women’s rapid section of Tata Steel Chess India tournament at the Bhasha Bhawan in the National Library of…

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It's Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal in Durand Cup final on 'Super Sunday'

KOLKATA: Albanian Armando Sadiku shrugged off his poor form to inspire Mohun Bagan to a come-from-behind 2-1 win over FC Goa in the Durand Cup semi-final on Thursday.

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Revolutionising Rail Operations: Train Management System implemented in Sealdah Division for enhanced efficiency

KOLKATA: In a significant stride towards revolutionising the efficiency of train operations, the Eastern Railway has introduced the cutting-edge Train Management System (TMS) within the Sealdah Division.

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Durand Cup semis: Mohun Bagan's belief meets FC Goa's grit

KOLKATA: A victory can sometimes go beyond the limits of a result.

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Indian chess is in good hands: Koneru Humpy

KOLKATA: Grandmaster Koneru Humpy believes Indian chess is in good hands as she lauded R Praggnandhaa’s feat of reaching the final of the World Cup recently. “I feel these youngsters are a very talented bunch.

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DGCA carrying out technical evaluation of two incidents involving IndiGo planes

DGCA is carrying out technical evaluation of engine issues faced by IndiGo's two aircraft on Tues. Pilots followed standard procedures & landed back in Kolkata & Mumbai. IndiGo CEO said 40 aircraft are impacted by supply-chain challenge & mitigating measures are being taken to deliver capacity guidance.

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