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Congress to Allot 50% Seats to Women, Youth in Kerala

Kerala Congress leader V.D. Satheesan announces a major quota, reserving up to 50% of seats for women and youth in the upcoming Assembly elections. A strategic move to rejuvenate the party. Read more.

FIDE scraps 400-point rating rule for top grandmasters

FIDE's new rating system, effective Oct 1, ends 'rating farming' for players above 2650. Top GMs like Carlsen & Gukesh will face harsher penalties against lower-rated opponents. Read the full analysis.

Nakamura: 10-hour chess study is outdated nonsense

American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, a Candidates contender, dismisses marathon study sessions. He champions 'work smarter, not harder' and prioritises content creation over traditional chess grind.

Pragg, Giri, Caruana: Teammates Now, Rivals Soon

R Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, and Fabiano Caruana navigate a unique dynamic as Alpine SG Pipers teammates in the Global Chess League, knowing they will be fierce rivals at the 2025 Candidates Tournament. Discover their poker-like mind games.

India's World Cup Dream Fades: What Went Wrong?

Despite hosting the FIDE World Cup after 23 years with a record 24 players, India failed to secure Candidates spots. Analysis reveals home pressure, knockout format, and over-reliance on engines as key factors.

FIDE World Cup 2025 Final Goes to Tiebreak

Wei Yi and Nodirbek Sindarov draw classical games, forcing tiebreak. Andrey Esipenko secures Candidates spot after dramatic victory. Complete analysis inside!

Erigaisi crashes out in FIDE World Cup quarterfinals

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi suffered a heartbreaking defeat against China's Wei Yi in rapid tiebreaks, ending India's campaign at FIDE World Cup in Goa. No Indian qualifies for Candidates tournament.

Bihar Election 2025: Money Power Analysis

Analysis reveals 42% of Bihar's 2,600 candidates were crorepatis in 2025 assembly elections. Discover how wealth influenced election outcomes and candidate performance.

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