Game On
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How an Argentinean sociologist is using chess to support, reach out to vulnerable children
Agustín Teglia has found that the game encourages active attention , fosters socialisation and even helps some work through their traumas.
Eva Marabotto, The Human Journalism Network
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A hustler’s gambit – all in a day’s play
An encounter with street-smart chess wizard in New York City’s Washington Square Park.
Prithwiraj Mukherjee
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Young Indians are earning thousands by turning PUBG and other video games into a spectator sport
Every night, a few resourceful streamers play games online, as a live audience watches, comments and gives them money.
Bhavya Dore
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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An entrepreneur, a basketball player, an actor: The many hats of Arvind Krishna
Despite running a business, Arvind Krishna makes time in his schedule for basketball and movies.
Bhavya Dore
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Chinlone, polo and more: Paintings from Burmese manuscripts show how traditional games were played
The artwork shows how tournaments and games were organised for royals to watch, grand affairs that also involved music performances.
San San May
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Pokémon Go developer Niantic Labs to launch Harry Potter version of the augmented reality game
Called ‘Harry Potter: Wizards United’, it is likely to come out in 2018.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Dodge Rishta Aunty in this board game created by a Pakistani woman
Game designer Nashra Balagamwala, 24, wants to start a conversation around the pressures of arranged marriages on South Asian women.
Maria Thomas, qz.com
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Watch: What if toddlers competed for medals in the Olympic Games?
The 10-meter toddle, the 3-hurdle toddle, and more.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: Nintendo's brand new console aims to beat X-boxes and PS4s by going everywhere
The new console promises super easy portability.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Pokémon Gone? Three lessons that game-makers can learn from Pokémon Go's rapid decline
After spawning a global craze, Pokémon Go has shed a third of its daily users, while downloads have dried up.
Mark Humphery-Jenner, The Conversation
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Guess what! You could be playing Super Mario or Pokemon Go at the Tokyo Olympics
The games are an opportunity for eSport to drive a new social movement.
Andy Miah, The Conversation
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A dark and seductive poker obsession has got urban India hooked – and the stakes are high
It's nothing short of an addiction, causing players to isolate themselves from friends and family, all for some easy money and the thrill of winning.
Neha J. Hiranandani, qz.com
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final