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PM Narendra Modi Meets R Praggnanandhaa, Has A Special Message For Chess World Cup Hero

Chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has been dominating headlines since winning the silver medal at the Chess World Cup. Although he was defeated by the reigning World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the final of the competition, his impressive journey in the competition earned him a lot of praise. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the young chess grandmaster multiple times on social media during his time in the tournament and he met both Praggnanandhaa and his parents on Thursday. "It was a great honour to meet Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi at his residence! Thank you sir for all the words of encouragement to me and my parents," Praggnanandhaa posted on X (formerly called Twitter).

Canadian figure skater Alexandra Paul remembered as 'outgoing personality'

Whether on the ice, in the courtroom or in her latest role as a new mother, Alexandra Paul brought passion and joy to all she did, those who knew the former Olympic figure skater said as they mourned her death.

Napoli still team to beat under new man Garcia

It is early days in Italy's Serie A and champions Napoli are already on maximum points, but they face last season's runners-up Lazio on Saturday in new manager Rudi Garcia's first real test.

Mum left in tears after delivery driver turns up with pizza she didn't order

A struggling single mum was left in tears when her kids ordered pizza without her knowing - only for the kind-hearted delivery man to leave her £40 despite admitting he too suffered financial 'difficulties'.

Exciting Italy dream of mission impossible

Italy have appeared at every Rugby World Cup without ever reaching the knockout stage and they will need something extraordinary to end that streak after being grouped alongside France and New Zealand in Pool A.

CFP says no format changes until 'dust settles' on realignment - ESPN

IRVING, Texas — For the first time since the Pac-12 was gutted by realignment, the 10 FBS commissioners and Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick met Wednesday to discuss the future of the College Football Playoff in a meeting that was described as «cordial,» but with a backdrop of uncertainty still looming over the league leaders.

Indian Chess Prodigy Praggnanandhaa Meets Tamin Nadu CM MK Stalin

India chess prodigy and FIDE World Cup 2023 runner-up Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in Chennai in Chennai on Wednesday. Praggnanandhaa returned to India today after enjoying a successful campaign in the FIDE World Cup 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he went toe to toe with the Top 3 chess players in the world. The young chess grandmaster was received with a rousing welcome on his arrival at the Chennai Airport. Outside the Airport, students were ween waiving the tricolour and some of them were holding banners of 'World Cup Runner Up' to welcome the Indian prodigy.

Super Blue Moon: What is it, and where are the best places to see it in Europe?

Stargazers are in for a double treat this week: a rare 'Super Blue Moon' Saturn peeking from behind.

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PM Narendra Modi Meets R Praggnanandhaa, Has A Special Message For Chess World Cup Hero

Canadian figure skater Alexandra Paul remembered as 'outgoing personality'

Napoli still team to beat under new man Garcia

Mum left in tears after delivery driver turns up with pizza she didn't order

Exciting Italy dream of mission impossible

CFP says no format changes until 'dust settles' on realignment - ESPN

Indian Chess Prodigy Praggnanandhaa Meets Tamin Nadu CM MK Stalin

Super Blue Moon: What is it, and where are the best places to see it in Europe?