This children’s book on Mahabalipuram explores the Shore Temple and other stone sculptures

This children’s book on Mahabalipuram explores the Shore Temple and other stone sculptures

The Shore Temple in Mamallapuram | Photo Credit: B VELANKANNI RAJ On a crescent-shaped beach where waves build along the coastline stands the ancient Shore Temple, some 60 kilometres South of Chennai. The lone survivor from a row of temples that once dotted the sands of Mamallapuram, it is one of the oldest structural monuments […]

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Driving around India in a colourful van: Meet Marielle Wunderink from the Netherlands

Driving around India in a colourful van: Meet Marielle Wunderink from the Netherlands

Marielle Wunderink from the Netherlands lives out of a van, fragrant with essential oils. Now parked in Mamallapuram, it is popular among visitors and locals alike Marielle Wunderink from the Netherlands lives out of a van, fragrant with essential oils. Now parked in Mamallapuram, it is popular among visitors and locals alike Marielle Wunderink and […]

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R.B. Ramesh — The man who guided India to two Olympiad medals

R.B. Ramesh — The man who guided India to two Olympiad medals

Just a few days after coaching India 2 to a bronze medal at the Chess Olympiad, R.B. Ramesh has moved on to his next assignment. He has landed in the United States to help his ward R. Praggnanandhaa’s campaign at the FTX Crypto Cup, beginning in Miami on Monday. Cant thank you enough in words […]

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It would have been a disappointment for many if we didn’t win a medal: Harika

It would have been a disappointment for many if we didn’t win a medal: Harika

Ever since she made her Olympiad debut, way back in 2004, Dronavalli Harika wanted to be part of an Indian women’s team that climbed the podium. When she had the best chance of realising that dream, she wasn’t going to miss it — even if that meant being taken to the labour room straight from […]

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Explained | Chess Olympiad: Origins of the event, rules & India’s rise to top seed and host

Explained | Chess Olympiad: Origins of the event, rules & India’s rise to top seed and host

As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years. As India puts up a stellar performance at this year’s Chess Olympiad, a look at its journey through the years. The story so far: India continues to shine on the ninth day of the 44th […]

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Chennai Chess Olympiad updates | Declaring open the 44th Chess Olympiad, PM Modi says TN is chess powerhouse of India

Chennai Chess Olympiad updates | Declaring open the 44th Chess Olympiad, PM Modi says TN is chess powerhouse of India

A gala opening ceremony of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad took place at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on July 28, 2022. The international event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. A gala opening ceremony of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad took place […]

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Chennai Chesss Olympiad live updates | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives

Chennai Chesss Olympiad live updates | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives

Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan accused India of politicising the 44th Chess Olympiad and announced that it will not be participating in the event. Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan accused India of politicising the 44th Chess Olympiad and announced that it will not be participating in the event. A gala Opening Ceremony of the 44th Chess Olympiad […]

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Thambi, the Chess Olympiad mascot, is here to paint Tamil Nadu ‘black and white’

Thambi, the Chess Olympiad mascot, is here to paint Tamil Nadu ‘black and white’

The mascot of the soon-to-be-held 44th Chess Olympiad is well on his way to becoming a household name even as preparations for the marquee event barrel on The mascot of the soon-to-be-held 44th Chess Olympiad is well on his way to becoming a household name even as preparations for the marquee event barrel on The […]

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Data | Taj Mahal is India’s top grossing monument, despite rapid decline in foreign tourists

Data | Taj Mahal is India’s top grossing monument, despite rapid decline in foreign tourists

Earnings from the Taj Mahal were over five times than that of Delhi’s Red Fort and ten times than that of Mamallapuram monuments in Tamil Nadu and the Sun Temple in Bhubaneshwar each Earnings from the Taj Mahal were over five times than that of Delhi’s Red Fort and ten times than that of Mamallapuram […]

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