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India's chess GMs: 100 and counting – Why becoming a GM is now just a tiny step

With the celebration of 100 Grandmasters in India, Anuj Shrivatri stands as the newest star. While reaching the Grandmaster title is commendable, certain players manipulate rules to safeguard their ratings. Currently, only a few maintain an Elo rating above 2500, exposing the fierce competition. The ongoing scarcity of sponsorship and support for chess talents is a pressing issue, which contrasts…

India's chess GMs: 100 and counting – Why becoming a GM is now just a tiny step

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Megyn Kelly Faces Fresh Backlash Over Russell Brand ‘Witch Hunt’ Comments: ‘So Disappointing’

“Nobody cares what you say or think anymore,” one critic writes in response to her video, in which she denounces the comedian’s 10-year prison sentence The post Megyn Kelly Faces Fresh Backlash Over…

  • Megyn Kelly called Russell Brand's 10-year prison sentence a "political witch hunt"
  • Kelly described Brand's charges as "absurd" and detailed his alleged activities
  • Critics accused Kelly of defending rapists and victim blaming Brand's accuser

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