From the invention of the decimal system in mathematics to the noble philosophy of ahimsa Hindus have contributed their share in all fields of knowledge and learning Over five thousand years ago when ...

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Taliban authorities have barred chess across Afghanistan until further notice over concerns it is a source of gambling, which is illegal under the government's morality law, a sports official said ...

Around 35 Indian chess players are set to compete in the Asian Individual Championship in Al Ain, UAE, vying for coveted FIDE World Cup spots. This year marks the debut of Russian players under ...

Long Zhen, director of the Jinyang Ancient City Research Institute of the Taiyuan Cultural Relics Protection Research Institute, says, according to a translation from the state-run news outlet ...

Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, the US has decided to refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf, a move likely aimed at strengthening ties with Arab nations. This decision has ...

Archaeologists uncovered a third major ancient fort in the northern Sinai Peninsula. The Tell Abu Seifi site offered prime protection of Egypt’s eastern border. Limestone-paved roads and a moat ...

Barbara Hannigan is fearless in the face of new music. The Canadian soprano has sung the world premiere of over 100 new works, and last year released a recording of songs by the contemporary ...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to announce while on his trip to Saudi Arabia next week that the United States will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of ...

It was the second time the computer beat the world chess champion. In 2009, Gen. David McKiernan, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, was fired and replaced by Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal.

President Donald Trump plans to announce while on his trip to Saudi Arabia next week that the United States will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia ...

Morocco’s 2024–2025 national chess championships wrapped up Sunday in Marrakech, with four champions emerging across rapid and blitz categories in both men’s and women’s divisions. In the open rapid ...