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India’s Divya Deshmukh,19, Becomes World Chess Champion

BAKU– The 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh stunned the chess world by winning the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, becoming the first Indian woman to claim the prestigious title. In the all-Indian final, Divya ...
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Divya Deshmukh's Chess World Cup triumph fuelled by mental toughness: Susan Polgar

Legendary Grandmaster Susan Polgar has hailed Divya Deshmukh's remarkable Women's World Cup triumph as a victory fuelled by "mental toughness" and an unshakable will to win, after the 19-year-old ...
The New Indian Express

Persistence, depth behind Indian women's chess feat

R Vaishali’s Candidates win shattered stereotypes. With rising talent, there is a firm belief that Indian women can match every milestone achieved by men in the world of chess. R Vaishali’s victory at ...
NDTV

Riteish Deshmukh Calls Out 'Distorted Nonsense' About Shivaji Maharaj Ahead Of Release: "Unacceptable And Infuriating"

Actor and filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh has strongly reacted to recent remarks surrounding the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, calling them "distorted nonsense". His response comes amid a growing ...
Hindustan Times

Riteish Deshmukh calls out ‘distorted nonsense’ about Shivaji Maharaj amid backlash for Bageshwar Baba’s remarks

Riteish Deshmukh is gearing up for the release of his much-awaited historical action drama Raja Shivaji, in which he essays the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Ahead of the release of the film on ...
The Hindu

‘Raja Shivaji’ movie review: Riteish Deshmukh’s relentless historical remains effective in parts

Who was Shivaji? It is a question rooted more in historical enquiry than heroic pride. A cluster of Marathi films made before have detailed the Maratha warrior king’s brainy conquests, whose strength ...
Indiatimes

Riteish Deshmukh reveals Salman Khan INSISTED on role in 'Raja Shivaji': 'You can't make the film without me'

Actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh is all set to reign over the box office this Maharashtra Day, with the release of his historical epic 'Raja Shivaji'. The film that is already off to strong advance ...
Indiatimes

Raja Shivaji Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Riteish Deshmukh starrer off to a good start, eyes Rs 10 crore opening

‘Raja Shivaji’ brings to life the extraordinary legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of India’s greatest warrior kings. The ambitious historical drama has been directed by Riteish Deshmukh, who ...
The Free Press Journal

'Unacceptable, Infuriating': Riteish Deshmukh Reacts To Bageshwar Baba's Controversial Remarks On Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Riteish Deshmukh criticised remarks made by Dhirendra Krishna Shastri about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, calling them “distorted nonsense” amid backlash. The controversy erupted after the spiritual ...
Deccan Herald

Interview | 'To have the herd mentality is the easiest thing to do': Divya Dutta

Divya Dutta, who was last seen in JioHotstar's web series 'Chiraiya' as Kamlesh, talks about how the series puts the spotlight on marital rape at a time when there's no law against it, the fashion ...
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Divya Bharti mysterious death: Star at 16, married at 18, dead at 19—her tragic story

Some heroines do only a few films but are remembered forever. One such actress entered the industry as a teenager, ruled Indian cinema for three years, and then was gone forever at just 19. Do you ...