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‘No chess on a dead planet’: Massive protest disrupts Wijk aan Zee tournament in Netherlands – Watch | Chess News

Protest disrupts Wijk aan Zee tournament in Netherlands (Photo by @NLRebellion on X) NEW DELHI: The Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands, witnessed an unprecedented disruption after climate activists dumped 2,025 kilograms of coal at the main entrance, delaying the opening of one of chess’s most prestigious events. The protest targeted…

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‘Aan Paavam Pollathathu’ director humbly accepts criticism on gender debate: ‘The audience is always right’ |

Director Kalaiyarasan Thangavel acknowledges audience feedback on his film ‘Aan Paavam Pollathathu’. He accepts criticism regarding gender equality, stating the audience is always right. Thangavel clarifies the film’s theme of self-realization and equality. He praises his technical team for their collective effort. The director expresses optimism for future projects, aiming to tell more stories freely….

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The Leon Mendonca story: From father leaving job for chess to battling illness in Wijk aan Zee, now World Cup reserve | Chess News

Leon Mendonca (Photo: Tata Steel Chess Tournament) NEW DELHI: Earlier this year, 19-year-old Grandmaster Leon Luke Mendonca arrived at Wijk aan Zee full of hope, only to be crushed by exhaustion as his eagerly awaited Tata Steel Masters debut became a grueling test of endurance.Entering the fray as last year’s Challengers champion, Mendonca had hoped…

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