FIDE World Cup: Divya Makes History, Winning Secret Decoded First Sports With Rupha Ramani
19-year-old Divya Deshmukh is on the brink of rewriting history — becoming the first Indian woman to reach the FIDE World Cup Final. From a five-year-old chess prodigy to one of the most promising stars on the world stage, Divya's rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. But behind the fierce moves and tactical brilliance lies a player who has broken stereotypes, stayed grounded, and smiled through the pressure. Rupha Ramani tracks her journey from gold medals to Grandmaster norms — and how this feisty, fearless teenager is leading a revolution in Indian chess. Can she go all the way and claim the title?
See More
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India.com
10 minutes ago
- India.com
Meet First Indian Actor To Get Rs 1 Crore Fee For A Film, Became Highest-Paid Actor In 90s; Not A Bachchan Or A Khan...His Name Is
photoDetails english 2941742 Updated:Aug 06, 2025, 07:00 AM IST First Indian Actor To Get Rs 1 Crore Fee 1 / 8 First Indian Actor To Get Rs 1 Crore Fee: When it comes to naming the highest-paid actors in our country - undoubtedly we list out names including Shah Rukh Khan, ruling the roost, followed by Allu Arjun, Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan among many others. But did you know that back in 90s when none of them really got their fees in crores - there was one huge star from the South Indian showbiz world, who got Rs 1.25 crore salary for a film. He became the highest-paid actor in 1990s with this staggering amount. Today, let's find out who is he? First Indian Actor To Get Rs 1 Cr Fee 2 / 8 It is none other than Chiranjeevi. For his role in Aapadbandhavudu (1992), Chiranjeevi was paid Rs 1.25 crore, making him the highest-paid actor in India at the time and the first Indian actor to command a Rs 1 crore remuneration for a film. In fact, as a direct competition to megastar Amitabh Bachchan, back in time The Week magazine had Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi on the cover page with the headline: 'Bigger than Bachchan' - all because he had become the highest-paid Indian actor of that era. Amitabh Bachchan's Remuneration in 1990s 3 / 8 GQ India states that until then, Amitabh Bachchan was charging under Rs 90 lakh per film. Also, notably it was the time when Bachchan senior was on a sabbatical from acting post-Khuda Gawah, which meant that Chiranjeevi was the highest-paid Indian actor with Rs 1 crore remuneration for award-winning Aapadbandhavudu. Other Highest-Paid Actors in 1990s 4 / 8 According to HT, famous stars including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Sunny Deol, all charged between Rs 60-Rs 80 lakh per film, reportedly. Kamal Haasan charged Rs 1 crore per film in 1994, as did Rajinikanth. Big B Charged Rs 1 Cr When 5 / 8 Ending his long hiatus, Big B returned to silver screens in 1996 with Mrityudaata with and became the first Bollywood actor to charge Rs 1 crore per film, followed by Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan, in the coming years charging around Rs 2-3 cr. Meet First Female Actress To Get Rs 1 Cr Fee 6 / 8 The first Indian actress to reportedly charge Rs 1 crore fee for a film was late legendary superstar Sridevi. It was for 1993 film Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja. This was a significant milestone, as it was a fee typically commanded by male actors at the time. Chiranjeevi's Notable Works 7 / 8 Chiranjeevi made his acting debut in 1978 but got success with his breakthrough 1983 film Khaidi. His most notable works include Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Yamudiki Mogudu (1988), Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989), Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990), Gang Leader (1991), Gharana Mogudu (1992) and Aapadbandhavudu (1992) among many others. Chiranjeevi's Honours & Awards 8 / 8 Chiranjeevi holds the record for the most 'Industry Hits' in Telugu cinema, with 8 films emerging as the top-grossers of their time. He has been honoured with numerous awards including the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 from the Government of India, as well as the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award in 2022. His other accolades include the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, three Nandi Awards, and 9 Filmfare Awards South. In 2024, he was honoured with a Guinness World Record as the most prolific actor-dancer in the Indian film industry.
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
10 minutes ago
- First Post
Trouble for Bumrah? Gambhir, BCCI reportedly planning to crack down on 'culture of picking and choosing games'
Despite concerns over his fitness and workload following his back injury in January, Jasprit Bumrah's absence in two matches in the high-voltage Test series against England has reportedly rubbed head coach Gautam Gambhir and the BCCI the wrong way. read more India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and head coach Gautam Gambhir at a training session ahead of the fifth Test against England at The Oval. AP Amid the euphoria over Team India's epic six-run victory at The Oval that helped them level the five-Test series against England 2-2, head coach Gautam Gambhir and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are quietly working on the road ahead. They are also reportedly planning to continue their crackdown against superstar culture within the team, something that Gambhir has been particularly vocal against over the years. With the BCCI having already taken action against certain individuals traveling privately and limiting the amount of time family members can spend with a player on a tour, Gambhir as well as the BCCI have set their sights on another aspect of the perceived superstar culture – picking and choosing matches in the name of workload management. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'There have been discussions and the message will be sent across to the centrally-contracted players, especially those who are all format regulars that this culture of picking and choosing games won't be entertained in near future,' a senior BCCI official privy to current happenings told news agency PTI on conditions of anonymity. 'It doesn't mean that workload management will be thrown out of the window but a more objective approach is expected in near future. Obviously, fast bowlers' workload needs to be managed but it can't be accepted that in the name of workload management, people will miss crucial matches.' Spotlight on Bumrah after workload drama in England? The reported development isn't great news for Bumrah, who looked somewhat off-colour by his own lofty standards even as he finished the fourth-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets in three matches, including two five-fors. That the pace spearhead sat out of two matches – the second Test at Edgbaston as well as the series finale at The Oval – apparently has not gone down too well with the head coach as well as the board. This despite the fact that it was excessive workload during the two-and-a-half month tour of Australia, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker by a fair distance, that resulted in a back injury and sidelined him for nearly four months. Given his stature as the best bowler across formats in the current generation, the Indian team had been advised to be careful with his workload. Also Read | Gavaskar compares workload debate to jawans at border, drops ODI captaincy hint However, the fact that pace colleague Mohammed Siraj played all five Tests this summer without experiencing a drop in intensity at any given point and finished as the leading wicket-taker (23) has further led to questions over Bumrah and concerns over his workload. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Critics also cited examples of Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and England captain Ben Stokes playing despite nursing injuries. Additionally, what has also worked against Bumrah in this series is the fact that he did not have any role to play in either of India's victories. While the Shubman Gill-led visitors won both games that the 31-year-old missed, they lost two and drew one in the games that he played, leading to a perception that the team isn't as dependent on him anymore.
Time of India
22 minutes ago
- Time of India
'Picked a team not to lose': Former India cricketer questions Gautam Gambhir-Shubman Gill approach despite 2-2 draw in England
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer has delivered a pointed critique of the team management under head coach and captain , saying the duo took an overly defensive approach during the recently concluded Test series in England, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While India's young side showed commendable fight to bounce back after trailing 1-2, Karthik suggested the team's composition reflected a fear of losing rather than a hunger to win. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. 'You could almost argue they picked a team not to lose,' Karthik said on Cricbuzz. 'He [Gambhir] is now getting his way, so he will be responsible for everything that happens in the Indian team. If it does well, credit to him. If it doesn't do well, he should put his hands up and say, 'we made a mistake'.' Poll Do you agree with Dinesh Karthik's critique of the Indian cricket team's management? Yes, I fully agree. No, I disagree. Karthik stopped short of blaming captain Shubman Gill, indicating that Gambhir appears to be the primary force behind team decisions. 'He [Gambhir] has taken control of the team I feel. He is the driving force of this team with Shubman,' he remarked. 'The one thing that I feel he can do is almost look at being serious about picking 20 wickets as much as he feels depth in batting is important.' IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill on Oval thriller, Siraj's spell, and missing Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah He added that while Gambhir has a strong track record in white-ball formats, he is still finding his feet in the red-ball arena. 'He's a terrific white-ball coach and the results have been there for us to see. But, in Test cricket, he is also learning on the job.' Under Gambhir's tenure so far, India have suffered a 0-3 whitewash at home to New Zealand — the first in their Test history — and a 1-3 loss in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They also failed to reach the World Test Championship final for the first time. Karthik also weighed in on 's workload management and dismissed narratives suggesting India win more without him. IND vs ENG: Mohammed Siraj reflects on memorable win at The Oval 'You have to look at it from Jasprit Bumrah's point of view. I think, these kind of wins, the way the series has panned out, the way the young team has fought, it will actually help him in his career. I believe Jasprit Bumrah will be very proud of this young bowling attack,' he said. 'The stat of India winning when he doesn't play is not his mistake. He is so impactful that others pale in comparison. I hope he will have a longer career, knowing he can pick and choose matches. Two back injuries, one nasty ACL that he had — it's not easy.'
