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• Looking to Norwegian, 22, To Revive Image of Chess - New York Times
• Anand names seconds, Carlsen keeps cards close to his chest - The New Indian Express
• Former second thinks Kasparov factor will not matter - The New Indian Express
• Mind games before board game - Indian Express
• Bonded labourers want govt to implement welfare schemes - Times of India
• Excitement in the air for school children - The New Indian Express
• Chess ace Viswanathan Anand a 'national treasure' in cricket-mad India - Times of India
• Mind games begin - The Asian Age
• It will be a match of the millennium, says WGM Susan - Times of India
• New hospital in Chennai: 90% complete - The Hindu
• Baby comes out of coma just before burial
• 'Mozart of Chess' a big fave at World Championship
• Mamallapuram monuments to get watchtowers, guards
• New hospital in Chennai: 90% complete
• Civic body protests tree-cutting
• All set for the game of 64 squares
• Centre planning to change nomenclature of company secretary, says Sachin Pilot
• Super check of mineral sand quarries begins
• Chess Looks to Young Norwegian to Revive Interest in Game
• Kamal Haasan indulges in charity on b'day

Looking to Norwegian, 22, To Revive Image of Chess - New York Times Posted: 07 Nov 2013 02:55 PM PST Looking to Norwegian, 22, To Revive Image of Chess New York Times On Saturday, Magnus Carlsen, a 22-year-old Norwegian, and Viswanathan Anand, a 43-year-old Indian, will stride to the center of a stage in a hotel in Chennai, India, shake hands and sit down at a chess board to begin a match for the world championship ... and more »

Anand names seconds, Carlsen keeps cards close to his chest - The New Indian Express Posted: 07 Nov 2013 02:53 PM PST The New Indian Express Anand names seconds, Carlsen keeps cards close to his chest The New Indian Express Ahead of the first game on Saturday, Anand said he was happy to play a World Championship match in his hometown and thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for bringing the match to Chennai. When queried about who will be his seconds for ... and more »

Former second thinks Kasparov factor will not matter - The New Indian Express Posted: 07 Nov 2013 02:42 PM PST Former second thinks Kasparov factor will not matter The New Indian Express By Vishnu Prasad | ENS - CHENNAI. Published: 07th November 2013 09:32 PM. Last Updated: 08th November 2013 04:08 AM. Photos. Former world champion Gary Kasparov of Russia to visit Chennai for two days | File/AP. Nine years ago, in a fourth round ... and more »

Mind games before board game - Indian Express Posted: 07 Nov 2013 02:39 PM PST Mind games before board game Indian Express Anand was asked about playing the final in Chennai, and he began in fairly prosaic manner. "I am very happy the World Championship is happening in my home town, I want to thank the honourable chief minister. I am a bit excited to play in my home city. and more »

Bonded labourers want govt to implement welfare schemes - Times of India Posted: 07 Nov 2013 02:22 PM PST Bonded labourers want govt to implement welfare schemes Times of India TRICHY: Frustrated by the reluctance of the state and central governments to implement welfare schemes for them, the oppressed rescued bonded labourers here began a novel rally by walk towards Chennai. The rally was flagged by PV Rajagopal, ...

Excitement in the air for school children - The New Indian Express Posted: 07 Nov 2013 02:07 PM PST Excitement in the air for school children The New Indian Express After the surprise naming of seconds by Viswanathan Anand in the press conference held at Hyatt, the stage was set for the opening ceremony and formal inauguration of the FIDE World Championship battle. There was palpable excitement in the air as the ... and more »

Chess ace Viswanathan Anand a 'national treasure' in cricket-mad India - Times of India Posted: 07 Nov 2013 01:50 PM PST Times of India Chess ace Viswanathan Anand a 'national treasure' in cricket-mad India Times of India CHENNAI: In a nation where cricket is a religion and retiring superstar Sachin Tendulkar its resident deity, reigning world chess champion Viswanathan Anand holds his own as one of India's finest sportsmen. Anand, 43, who opens the defence of his fifth ... and more »

Mind games begin - The Asian Age Posted: 07 Nov 2013 01:48 PM PST Mind games begin The Asian Age Further, the Chennai Tiger echoed his mother Susheela's sentiments, when he said that he always plays to win. "We work hard to play and win the game. That is my objective," he said. On the other hand, Carlsen, who holds the favourite tag entering into the ... and more »

It will be a match of the millennium, says WGM Susan - Times of India Posted: 07 Nov 2013 01:36 PM PST It will be a match of the millennium, says WGM Susan Times of India BANGALORE: As the battle lines are drawn for the first move in the World Chess Championship between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen in Chennai on 9/11, the chess world is all excited and expects it to be the "match of the millennium". The battle ... and more »

New hospital in Chennai: 90% complete - The Hindu Posted: 07 Nov 2013 01:34 PM PST The Hindu New hospital in Chennai: 90% complete The Hindu Civil work to turn the erstwhile assembly cum secretariat complex on Omandurar Estate into a multi-specialty hospital is nearing completion. Officials of the Public Works Department (PWD), which is implementing the project, said that over 90 per cent of the ... and more »

Baby comes out of coma just before burial Posted: 07 Nov 2013 02:39 PM PST A week-old baby, pronounced dead by a hospital after she had breathing difficulties, came out of coma minutes before she was about to be buried – sending shivers of shock and happiness through her family, Tamil Nesan reported.

'Mozart of Chess' a big fave at World Championship Posted: 07 Nov 2013 01:51 PM PST Viswanathan Anand, the reigning World Chess champion, is a +250 underdog at the 2013 World Championship in his own backyard of Chennai, India. Why? Because his opponent, a 22-year-old Norwegian named Magnus Carlsen, has been dubbed "The Mozart of ...

Mamallapuram monuments to get watchtowers, guards Posted: 07 Nov 2013 01:37 PM PST Watchtowers and a police outpost are being planned at the world heritage site in Mamallapuram by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).The security measures will come up early next year,...

New hospital in Chennai: 90% complete Posted: 07 Nov 2013 01:36 PM PST Civil work to turn the erstwhile assembly cum secretariat complex on Omandurar Estate into a multi-specialty hospital is nearing completion.Officials of the Public Works Department (PWD), w...

Civic body protests tree-cutting Posted: 07 Nov 2013 01:22 PM PST Lodges police complaint over incident in Vyasarpadi; wants culprits penalised

All set for the game of 64 squares Posted: 07 Nov 2013 01:07 PM PST City abuzz with promotional activities in view of World Chess Championship

Centre planning to change nomenclature of company secretary, says Sachin Pilot Posted: 07 Nov 2013 12:52 PM PST The Centre was planning to change the nomenclature of Company Secretary to Governance Professional through an Act of Parliament, Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Sachin Pilot said her...

Super check of mineral sand quarries begins Posted: 07 Nov 2013 12:36 PM PST Inspection of 9 quarries in Kanyakumari district from Friday

Chess Looks to Young Norwegian to Revive Interest in Game Posted: 07 Nov 2013 11:39 AM PST Magnus Carlsen, hip and telegenic, is taking on Viswanathan Anand for the world championship title on Saturday, but more is at stake than prize money.

Kamal Haasan indulges in charity on b'day Posted: 07 Nov 2013 11:00 AM PST Chennai, Nov 7 : On his 59th birthday Thursday, actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan distributed tricycles and sewing machines to some underprivileged people here through a charity programme organised by his fans.

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