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India's Traditional Sports Revival: Kabaddi, Kho-Kho and the Road Ahead

Kabaddi has become a global sport with a professional league watched by millions. Kho-Kho is finally getting its national league. Gilli-danda, Mallakhamba, and Silambam are attracting a new generation of practitioners. India's traditional sports are staging a remarkable comeback, and they deserve far more attention than they get.

How a Village Boy from Chennai Became the Youngest Chess World Champion in History

Gukesh Dommaraju, aged 18, beat Ding Liren in Game 14 in Singapore on 12 December 2024 to become the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion.

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How Cricket Bridges India's Deepest Divides

Cricket, played by an estimated 300 million Indians, cuts across caste, religion and class in gully lanes and stadiums. This article asks why a sport can unite people when policy struggles.