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A 16-Year Old From India Defeats Chessmaster Magnus Carlsen

Teenage chess grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa beat Norwegian Chessmaster Magnus Carlsen in an event chess game at the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour 2022 online tournament.  The Indian prodigy, commonly known as “Pragg,” is the youngest chess player ever to defeat Carlsen and end his long hold as the world champion.  The 16-year-old chess genius achieved a ...

Arianne Ayson

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa sitting in front of chessboard with crossed hands.

Every Person’s Name Is a Song in Kongthong Village

Meghalaya, located in the north-eastern section of India, has many charms that travelers to this region enjoy. It is known for its beautiful forests and hilly terrain, amazing cuisine, and fascinating wildlife. However, in the remote village of Kongthong, how the residents select a name for their children will amaze you. In the village of ...

Emma Lu

Young Indian children along a river.

Indian Millennials Return to Simple Living and Traditions

There is no denying the fact that the ongoing pandemic has massively impacted human life. Apart from becoming more health and cleanliness aware, people are moving closer to a traditional and more natural lifestyle. That is what a lot of Indian Millennials are doing. This started during the first lockdown in 2020 and the trend ...

Armin Auctor

Mountainous rural India.

India Meets Energy Target 9 Years Early

The world is trying to rid itself of polluting fossil fuels and many countries have set deadlines for switching to green and renewable energy sources. India is also among these countries and it has been implementing several green energy projects in recent times to meet its energy target. A major milestone has just been achieved ...

Max Lu

Coal strip mine.

1,000-Year-Old Stepwell Design Being Revived in India to Help Droughts

There is no denying the ancient Indian civilizations achieved stupendous success in the realms of architecture and sculpture, and the ruins of such civilizations leave the viewers amazed. Some of these old-era innovations and mechanisms can be utilized even now to benefit the human race. While stepwells used in ancient Indian civilizations are mostly found ...

Jack Roberts

Toorji Ka Jhalra Bavdi, world famous stepwell in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

The World’s Largest Bird Sculpture is Jaw-Droppingly Beautiful

Have you always been fascinated by birds and especially the sculpture of birds? If yes, then you cannot miss seeing the amazing Jatayu Earth’s Center. Located at Chadayamangalam in Kerala, India, the center boasts the largest bird sculpture in the world. The park, located approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the town of Thiruvananthapuram, blends ...

Jack Roberts

Giant sculted eagle on its back.

Kind Villagers Knit Onesies to Keep Rescue Elephants Warm

The Wildlife SOS Conservation and Care Center in Mathura, India, is home to 23 rescue elephants. Mathura, a city in Uttar Pradesh and the birthplace of Lord Krishna, has cold temperatures in the winter. When the villagers saw that the rescue elephants were feeling the dropping temperatures, they decided to do something about it. Out ...

Armin Auctor

An elephant wearing a sweater with leggings.

China’s $7 Billion Investment to Win Over India

A new report published by an Indian Think Tank has highlighted China’s covert influence to win over India, as well as its aggression in dealing with its neighboring countries. The Chinese regime’s actions toward its own people and ethnic Muslim minorities have made it a target of criticism worldwide. However, the regime is also making ...

Max Lu

Tricolor Indian national flag flying near a mountain pass close to the India-China border.

Koh-i-Noor: The Legend and Curse of a British Crown Jewel

The 105 carat Koh-i-Noor is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world — and it comes with a curse. The legend states that the diamond is some 5,000 years old, and is also referred to as the Syamantaka jewel. Koh-i-Noor means “Mountain of Light” in Persian, and was 186 carats (or 37.2 g) before Prince ...

Max Lu

The Koh-i-Noor diamond.

White: Travel Our Enchanted Planet by Uplifting Color

White is the lightest color and according to physics, white light comprises all hues on the visible light spectrum. As a landscape, one might think of soft white snow, ice, sand, or salt. In buildings, white may be chosen in the design to reflect the sun’s heat or to brighten up a space. But white ...

Jessica Kneipp

An Arctic Fox in the snow.