2024 has proven to be a watershed moment for Indian sports, especially for chess. While India celebrated significant victories in cricket, the Olympics, and the Paralympics, it was the extraordinary achievement in the 45th Chess Olympiad that truly stood out. India won its first-ever gold in both the men’s and women’s categories, marking a new chapter in Indian chess history. From Bronze to Gold: A Decade of Progress India’s journey to chess supremacy began in 2014 when the country won its first-ever Chess Olympiad medal—a bronze in the open category…
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India’s Growing Influence: A Voice for the Global South
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Indian diaspora in New York highlighted India’s rising global stature and its role as a leader for the Global South. Modi emphasized how India has evolved from being a nation that followed to one that now sets trends and paves the way for innovation, economic growth, and global cooperation. India’s Rising Global Voice During his speech, Modi underscored the importance of India’s position on the global stage. He noted, “Today, when India says something on a global platform, the world listens.” This reflects…