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GM Pravin Thipsay Endorses Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Chess Festival

6Apr

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GM Pravin Thipsay Endorses Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial International Chess Festival

New Delhi [India], April 06: India’s expanding competitive chess circuit is set to witness another significant addition this summer, as the Rai Sahab Council for Sports and Education prepares to host the Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdeva Memorial Classical Chess Festival in May 2026. The upcoming championship has drawn early attention within the chess fraternity after receiving endorsement from Pravin Thipsay, Arjuna Awardee and widely recognised as India’s third Grandmaster — a development that has added credibility and anticipation around the tournament.Scheduled to be conducted at the centrally located Marina Dreams Banquets, Delhi, the event will unfold in two competitive segments. The Open category will take place from 17th to 21st May, followed by the B-1800 rati...

GD Goenka Group Joins Delhi Capitals as Official Knowledge Partner for Indian T20 League 2026 Season

1Apr

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GD Goenka Group Joins Delhi Capitals as Official Knowledge Partner for Indian T20 League 2026 Season

New Delhi [India], April 01: GD Goenka Group, one of India’s leading education groups, has partnered with Delhi Capitals as their Official Knowledge Partner for the Indian T20 League 2026 season, bringing together two institutions shaped by a shared belief in ambition, resilience, teamwork, and growth.At the heart of the partnership is a natural alignment of values. GD Goenka’s THRIVE philosophy stands for being Team-centric, Harmonious, Resilient, Innovative, Versatile, and Empathetic, while Delhi Capitals are guided by Courage, Excellence, Teamwork, Care, and Ownership. Together, these values speak the same language: backing one another, pushing boundaries, taking responsibility, and continuing to grow stronger through every challenge.There is a powerful symbolism in the coming t...

Kerala Open 2026: Kochi Set to Host the State’s Biggest Pickleball Tournament Yet

1Apr

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Press Release, Sports

Kerala Open 2026: Kochi Set to Host the State’s Biggest Pickleball Tournament Yet

New Delhi [India], April 1: Kochi is about to witness something new, exciting, and long overdue. On April 18 and 19, 2026, Kerala will host its biggest pickleball tournament so far, the Kerala Open 2026, at RallyLabs. For a sport that has been quietly growing across India, this feels like a real moment.This is not just another local event. The Kerala Open is officially sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, which means it carries real weight. It also falls under the PWR 400 category, the highest level for state and regional tournaments in India. With a prize pool of ₹5,00,000, it goes beyond the required benchmark, making it one of the most competitive state-level events in the country.Over two days, players from across India...

IQOO Soul Leave Chennai As Champions Of BGIS 2026 As 6,00,000 Viewers Witness India’s Biggest Ever Mobile Esports Final

31Mar

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Press Release, Sports

IQOO Soul Leave Chennai As Champions Of BGIS 2026 As 6,00,000 Viewers Witness India’s Biggest Ever Mobile Esports Final

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30: In the end, it came down to the last points of the last match – and more than 600,000 people watched it happen live. iQOO Soul left the Chennai Trade Centre tonight as the BGIS 2026 Champions, but not before Genesis Esports pushed them to the absolute limit in one of the most breathtaking title finishes in Indian esports history. The margin was razor-thin. The crowd was on its feet. And when the final numbers were confirmed, Soul had done what they had done across every stage of this tournament – found a way to win.Team Soul holds off a relentless Genesis Esports in a nerve-shredding finish to claim the ₹1 Crore prize and the BGIS 2026 trophy; 550,000+ peak concurrent viewers set a new record as Indian mobile esports reach an unprecedented scaleH...

Cricket Shoe Buying Guide: 6 Things That Actually Matter

30Mar

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Cricket Shoe Buying Guide: 6 Things That Actually Matter

SportsGear24x7 EditorialNew Delhi [India], March 30: Cricket footwear is one of the most under-discussed investments a serious cricketer makes. Players spend weeks researching the right bat (grain count, profile, weight, pick-up) but walk into a store and grab cricket shoes based on price or brand name alone. That’s a costly mistake.This guide covers the six criteria that genuinely separate a good cricket shoe from a mediocre one. We’ve also included our top recommendation for Indian cricketers who want something purpose-built for the sport.Key Takeaways – Lower limb injuries account for 49.8% of all cricket injuries – A bowler’s front foot absorbs up to 5-7x body weight per delivery – Evaluate shoes on six criteria: cushioning, ankle support, toe box...

BGIS 2026 Grand Finals Get Underway In Chennai – Day 1 Wrap

28Mar

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Sports

BGIS 2026 Grand Finals Get Underway In Chennai – Day 1 Wrap

India’s biggest BGMI LAN event opens at the Chennai Trade Centre with six matches across Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar: 16 teams battle for a INR 4 Crore prize poolChennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 27: The fifth edition of the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) 2026 Grand Finals officially commenced today at the Chennai Trade Centre, marking the most anticipated date on India’s competitive BGMI calendar. Day 1 featured six matches across three maps – Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar – with all 16 qualified teams in action before a packed live audience and viewers tuning in across the KRAFTON India Esports YouTube channel.The Grand Finals bring together eight teams that topped the Semifinals in Hyderabad (March 12-15) and eight more who forced their way thro...

27Mar

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Sports

Best Crypto Presale 2026: SUI and XMR Holders Buy Into DeepSnitch AI, as The Clock Is Ticking Ahead of March 31

Kraken recently handed retail crypto traders a product built specifically for institutions, and this development signals how fast the overall market matures. The structured products platform from STS Digital brings Wall Street-style yield strategies like covered calls and options-based instruments directly into the crypto space, featuring official regulatory backing from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. They built sophisticated infrastructure. But Bitcoin packaged in a Wall Street deal is still Bitcoin, offering 15 to 20% annual returns at best. Early-stage projects like DeepSnitch AI target a different financial league entirely, and that massive upside potential explains exactly why many investors believe DSNT represents the absolute best crypto presale to buy in 2026.Krake...

The Next Crypto to Explode 2026: DeepSnitch AI Dominates the Market, Offering 200x Gains to Those Who Join the Presale Before March 31st

27Mar

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Sports

The Next Crypto to Explode 2026: DeepSnitch AI Dominates the Market, Offering 200x Gains to Those Who Join the Presale Before March 31st

The US government is increasingly integrating technology and AI, as Donald Trump creates a tech council. Developments like this mean that the chance for everyday investors to get in early on the next big project is getting smaller.DeepSnitch AI has already raised over $2.5 million and is currently in Stage 8, with the potential of being the next crypto to explode. Projects with that kind of real-world usefulness tend to have the strongest long-term potential.With up to 200x growth potential, very few coins at this stage can match what DeepSnitch AI is offering.Trump builds massive tech councilUS President Donald Trump just announced the appointment of thirteen massive industry leaders to his Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The White House confirmed that this ...

Best Crypto To Buy Now: FOMO for DeepSnitch AI Goes Parabolic As Presale Ends March 31, 11 AM (UTC), XRP and SOL Stabilize

27Mar

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Sports

Best Crypto To Buy Now: FOMO for DeepSnitch AI Goes Parabolic As Presale Ends March 31, 11 AM (UTC), XRP and SOL Stabilize

Kraken launched a structured products platform with STS Digital, providing clients with options-based strategies with predefined structures on BTC and Ether.As the derivatives market expands and new yield products get rolled out, DeepSnitch AI hype reaches a boiling point as traders rush in to reserve an affordable entry before the project launches on March 31.Highlighted as the best crypto to buy now, DeepSnitch AI raised $2.5M, and the community is anticipating the token to expand by at least 100x post-launch.Kraken and STS Digital push a new productOn March 25, the crypto derivatives firm STS Digital announced the launch of a structured products platform for digital assets, with Kraken as its first distribution partner. Kraken has integrated the platform via API to power its...

Next Crypto to Explode: DeepSnitch AI’s Scam-Fighting Agents Draw USD 2.4M With Launch Days Away and Utility-Fueled 1000x in Sight, as Injective Holds Ground and Gold Tokens Plunge

27Mar

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Sports

Next Crypto to Explode: DeepSnitch AI’s Scam-Fighting Agents Draw USD 2.4M With Launch Days Away and Utility-Fueled 1000x in Sight, as Injective Holds Ground and Gold Tokens Plunge

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT exposed a coordinated network of over ten fake X accounts this week, all using fabricated war content to hoover up millions of views before switching into crypto pump-and-dump schemes. The accounts impersonated influencers with AI-generated personas and netted six-figure profits through tokens like Oramama, enough to make anyone’s stomach churn.Sweden’s H100 Group, meanwhile, is moving to triple its Bitcoin holdings via acquisitions, while Bithumb’s regulatory scrutiny speaks to the parallel need for stronger, more protective infrastructure.DeepSnitch AI couldn’t be better poised for the 2026 market, as today’s news makes clear, with a full suite of AI agents built by expert on-chain analysts to reveal all you need to know about tokens, including wal...