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HarperCollins presents Fire on the Ganges Life among the Dead in Banaras b
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 5: Fire on the Ganges is the first attempt to chronicle the everyday realities of the Doms in Banaras. Through their tales of struggle and survival, betrayal and love, it tells the at-times-heartbreaking, at-times-exhilarating story of a community struggling to f
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Uttar Ganga water level rises in Kanpur, authorities issue alert for low-l
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Currently, the Ganges is flowing at 114.750 meters upstream of Ganga Barrage while 114.55 meters downstream at Kanpur which is likely to rise further as 1,26,978 cusecs of water have been discharged from Narora Dam, as per the irrigation department official.
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Namami Gange's USD 4.5-billion investment shows positive impact on river w
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The director general of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), G Asok Kumar said that the Namami Gange initiative, aimed at restoring the Ganges river, has entailed a substantial financial commitment of USD 4.5 billion.
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Kanwar Yatra: Haridwar has drawn over 3 crore pilgrims this year
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
More than three crore devotees of Lord Shiva have, so far, thronged to Haridwar to collect holy water from the Ganges for "Jalabhishek" during the month of Saawan.
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Great idea to have six games with one colour at same time: Grandmaster Lev
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
GM Levon Aronian, a former World Rapid and Blitz Champion who joined the Triveni Continental Kings just a week before the league, proved to be a blessing in disguise for the Kings. In a candid conversation, Aronian opened up about the format of the league, his experience and his top momen
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GCL: Triveni Continental Kings qualify for finals
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In the other match earlier today, SG Alpine Warriors suffered a defeat to Chingari Gulf Titans putting a big question mark on which team will get the second place in the finals
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Global Chess League is IPL moment for chess: Magnus Carlsen
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Magnus Carlsen will go down as one of the greatest who played the sport. At the moment he is the biggest brand that chess has. Not alien to controversy either, the Norwegian Carlsen, currently leading the SG Alpine Warriors in the Global Chess League in Dubai, said that he has "learnt a lot
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Global Chess League: An open race for top as Triveni Continental Kings joi
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Day nine of the Global Chess League started with the favourites suffering surprising defeats. The team of Chingari Gulf Titans stunned Mumba Masters with 12:3, while SG Alpine Warriors were upstaged by Triveni Continental Kings. For the second time in this event, world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen l
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Top grandmasters Koneru Humpy, Hou Yifan bat for more tournaments like Glo
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
With just 10 matches to go before the all-important final, the excitement rises in the league about who will be competing for the crown of the inaugural Global Chess League. While the league's unique mixed-team format has drawn many praises from various sections of the chess world, leading w
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Global Chess League: Ganges Grandmasters reclaim lead as Sara Khadem lifts
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Triveni Continental Kings registered a win with a score of 10-9 against the Chingari Gulf Titans led by a crucial win from substitute player Sara Khadem. Ganges Grandmasters made an important comeback after two losses, defeating Balan Alaskan Knights 8-7.
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Global Chess League: Carlsen's victory over Anand takes SG Alpine Warriors
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Magnus Carlsen of SG Alpine Warriors defeated Viswanathan Anand and launched his team to the top of the Global Chess League, pushing Ganges Grandmasters to second position
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Global Chess League: Triveni Continental Kings fail to stop Ganges Grandma
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
After day five, Ganges Grandmasters and SG Alpine Warriors are on top with 12 match points. The team of Ganges Grandmasters is in first place due to a better difference in game points - 52:51, Mumba Masters are third, with eight Match Points.
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