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Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: If R Praggnanandhaa’s opening-round victory over Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri at the Candidates was a manifesto of his aggressive DNA, Round 3 was a flashy reminder of the game’s flattering nature.On a day that began with high hopes for the Indian contingent at the Cap St…
R Vaishali vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: The second round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 began with a touch of royalty on Monday. Five-time world champion and FIDE Deputy President Viswanathan Anand stepped up to the board of Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali Rameshbabu to make the ceremonial first move.It was a…
Divya Deshmukh (Image credit: FIDE) NAGPUR: “I am sure it will happen sooner than later.” Divya Deshmukh, fresh after becoming world junior girls chess champion, had oozed confidence about playing the Candidates. That was June 2024.Last July, Divya qualified for the 2026 Candidates by becoming India’s first women’s World Cup winner while earning the Grandmaster…
Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo: @FIDE_chess on X) The pairings for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament and Women’s Candidates Tournament have been announced, setting the stage for who will challenge for the world chess titles. Both events will be held in Cyprus from 28 March to 16 April 2026 and will follow a double…
Norway Chess 2026 will take place in Oslo from May 25 to June 5, featuring elite men’s and women’s tournaments with equal prize money and format. Six players in each event will compete in a double round-robin with Armageddon tiebreaks. Stars include Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Wesley So, plus Ju Wenjun, Zhu Jiner, Humpy…
The upcoming supernatural thriller ‘The Wardrobe’, starring Divya Agarwal and Rajniesh Duggall in lead roles, has locked its release date, with the makers unveiling the film’s first-look poster. Directed by Saurabhh Chaubey and backed by producer Jyoti Raj Gavali, the project promises a dark and atmospheric cinematic experience. A haunting poster and release date reveal…
Divya Bharti was one of the most popular actresses in the early 90s despite the fact that her career spanned across just three years. She made her Telugu debut in 1990 and then her Hindi film debut in 1992, but she passed away too soon in 1993, leaving the industry shocked. She stepped into the…
Divya Shinde finally spoke after leaving the Bigg Boss Marathi 6 house and everyone was waiting for this moment. People wanted to know what she would say because her exit from Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 was sudden and very shocking. As soon as she left the house, Divya shared her first post. In that…
Divya Deshmukh. (ANI file photo) STAVANGER: Indian Grandmaster and World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh will make her debut at Norway Chess Women later this year, becoming the youngest player to compete in the women’s tournament since its launch in 2024. Deshmukh will arrive in Oslo for the prestigious tournament, scheduled from May 25 to June…
Divya Dutta, who has spent over three decades in the entertainment industry, has portrayed a wide range of characters on screen — from lovers to wives. Off screen, however, the actor has consciously chosen a different path. While she has decided to stay away from marriage, she says she remains open to companionship with a…
