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Esports in India: PM Modi Meets Gaming Personalities, Discusses Industry Growth

Esports in India: PM Modi Meets Gaming Personalities, Discusses Industry Growth

By April 15, 2024 0

Esports in India: A Rapidly Growing Industry with Government Support

Esports, a competitive form of video gaming, has witnessed a meteoric rise in India, garnering recognition as a legitimate sport. In a groundbreaking move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently convened a roundtable discussion with prominent gaming personalities to discuss the industry’s growth and potential.

Animesh Aggarwal, founder and CEO of 8Bit Creatives and co-founder of S8UL, expressed his honor at discussing the industry’s rapid ascent with the Prime Minister. He emphasized the need for support rather than regulation from the government to foster its growth.

Naman Mathur (Mortal), co-founder and CMO of 8Bit Creatives, described the interaction as “surreal.” He highlighted the Prime Minister’s understanding of the industry’s nuances and his vision for game development centered around Indian culture and environmental issues.

Payal Dhare (PayalGaming) shared her insights on the prospects for female gamers in India. She noted the Prime Minister’s keen listening skills and his ability to differentiate between esports and gaming content creation.

Lokesh ‘Goldy’ Jain, co-founder of 8Bit Creatives, expressed his pride in the industry’s recognition. He emphasized his alignment with the Prime Minister’s vision and his commitment to working towards its realization.

The discussion covered various aspects of gaming, including esports, game development, its impact on youth, and India’s global presence in the industry. The gamers shared their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs.

Esports in India has evolved from a pastime to a multi-sport event, officially recognized by the government. The FICCI-EY report estimates that participation in esports tournaments surged to 1.8 million in 2023, with an expected increase to 2.5 million in 2024. Game streamers have also witnessed a significant rise in viewership, particularly in Tier-II cities.

The government’s support for esports is a testament to its recognition as a legitimate sport and its potential to contribute to the nation’s economic and social development. With continued support and collaboration between the government and the industry, esports in India is poised for even greater growth and success.

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Chase Elliott Ends Winless Streak with Thrilling Texas Victory

Chase Elliott Ends Winless Streak with Thrilling Texas Victory

By April 15, 2024 0

Chase Elliott’s long-awaited victory at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday marked a significant milestone for the popular NASCAR driver. After a 42-race winless streak, Elliott surged ahead of Ross Chastain on the first lap of overtime, securing his first triumph since Talladega in October 2022.

The race was a rollercoaster of emotions, with multiple cautions and intense battles for the lead. Elliott and Denny Hamlin were locked in a fierce duel when Hamlin lost control and crashed into the wall, triggering the 14th caution and sending the race into overtime.

On the first restart in overtime, Elliott faced a strong challenge from Brad Keselowski, but Harrison Burton’s subsequent wreck brought out another caution. The second restart saw Elliott take the lead and hold off Chastain, who had been running strong throughout the race.

The victory was a testament to Elliott’s resilience and the strength of his Hendrick Motorsports team. It was the fifth win of the season for Hendrick and the 306th for the winningest team in NASCAR history.

The race also featured several other notable incidents. Michael McDowell crashed while battling for the lead, while Kyle Larson, the polesitter, wrecked after a chaotic four-wide jumble. Hamlin, who had led laps in every race this season, became the third driver to crash while running second.

Despite the numerous cautions, the race showcased the competitive nature of NASCAR’s Cup Series. With 13 different leaders and several drivers vying for the win, the race kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.

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A's Rally from Five Runs Down to Win Third Straight Series

A’s Rally from Five Runs Down to Win Third Straight Series

By April 15, 2024 0

The Oakland Athletics staged a remarkable comeback on Sunday, rallying from a 6-1 deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 7-6 in the series finale at the Oakland Coliseum. The victory marked the A’s third consecutive series win, a feat they had not achieved since 2021.

Abraham Toro played a pivotal role in the A’s resurgence, delivering a go-ahead, two-run single in a six-run sixth inning. The rally began with a walk to Toro and a double by JJ Bleday. Tyler Nevin and Lawrence Butler followed with run-scoring singles, while Derek Law’s wild pitch brought Oakland within two runs.

With the bases loaded, Jordan Weems forced in a run with a full-count pitch in the dirt. Toro then delivered the decisive blow, blooping a hit to short left that dropped just in front of Jesse Winker’s diving attempt.

Bleday and Butler each collected three hits for the A’s, while Mitch Spence earned his first major league win in relief. Mason Miller struck out the side in the ninth inning to secure the save.

The Nationals, who had led 6-1 in the sixth, were unable to hold on to their advantage. Joey Meneses and Lane Thomas drove in runs off Spence, but it was not enough to prevent the A’s from completing the comeback.

The victory improved Oakland’s record to 6-3, while Washington dropped to 3-6. The A’s have now won three consecutive series for the first time since 2021, a sign of progress for a team that struggled last season.

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Gallen, Carroll Lead Diamondbacks to Shutout Victory over Cardinals

Gallen, Carroll Lead Diamondbacks to Shutout Victory over Cardinals

By April 15, 2024 0

Zac Gallen’s stellar outing and Corbin Carroll’s timely hit propelled the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Gallen, a former Cardinals draft pick, showcased his dominance over six innings, allowing only four hits and two walks while striking out seven batters.

In the pivotal fifth inning, the Diamondbacks offense came alive. Christian Walker’s single and Joc Pederson’s double set the stage for Jace Peterson’s sacrifice fly, which brought in the first run. Jake McCarthy’s double scored Pederson, and after two walks loaded the bases, Carroll delivered a two-run single off Andre Pallante. A wild pitch by Pallante allowed the fifth run to score.

Miles Mikolas, the Cardinals’ starter, had a solid outing through four innings but faltered in the fifth, allowing all five runs. Joe Mantiply and Bryce Jarvis combined for three hitless innings to complete the shutout for Gallen.

The Diamondbacks’ victory was marred by a near-collision between Carroll and McCarthy in the sixth inning. As they chased Willson Contreras’ drive to the wall, Carroll appeared to trip over McCarthy and fell hard to the ground. However, he remained in the game.

Before the game, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced that left-hander Jordan Montgomery is on track to make his season debut soon. Montgomery, a free agent signing, had a rough outing in his Triple-A start, but Lovullo remains optimistic about his return.

The Cardinals, meanwhile, are set to begin a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics on Monday, with former A’s pitcher Sonny Gray taking the mound. The Diamondbacks will open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field, with Merrill Kelly starting for Arizona.

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Blake Snell Struggles in Return to Tropicana Field, Giants Fall to Rays

Blake Snell Struggles in Return to Tropicana Field, Giants Fall to Rays

By April 15, 2024 0

Blake Snell’s return to Tropicana Field as a member of the San Francisco Giants was a disappointing one, as the two-time Cy Young Award winner struggled mightily against his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays. Snell allowed seven runs over four innings, including a pair of home runs, in a 9-4 loss.

Amed Rosario opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning, and René Pinto added a three-run drive in the fourth. Pinto, who had just two hits and nine strikeouts in his previous 13 at-bats, made Snell pay for his mistakes.

Snell, who signed a $62 million, two-year contract with the Giants in the offseason, gave up six hits, two walks, and struck out four. He threw 48 of 78 pitches for strikes.

“I got to get better. I just go to locate pitches better,” Snell said. “I get mad when I don’t do good. Bad location. I’ll get better results, but until then nothing’s going change until I start commanding.”

The seven earned runs tied Snell’s career high, and only one San Francisco starter gave up more than seven earned runs last season.

“I think the guys had patience today,” Rosario said through a translator. “I think they had the plan and I think we executed it right, and did what we wanted to do.”

Snell, who won his first Cy Young with the Rays in 2018, said he felt no emotions returning to Tropicana Field.

“I already went through that,” he said.

Giants manager Bob Melvin said he believes Snell is still adjusting to his new team.

“He’ll give up some walks and get nicked up a little bit but it’s rare that you see him get hit like that and I think that’s just more kind of still feeling his way,” Melvin said.

Snell will look to bounce back in his next start, which is scheduled for Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Collin Morikawa Rediscovers Mojo, Contends at Masters

Collin Morikawa Rediscovers Mojo, Contends at Masters

By April 14, 2024 0

Collin Morikawa, the two-time major champion, has rediscovered his golfing prowess after experiencing a breakthrough moment at the Masters. Known for his exceptional iron play, Morikawa had been struggling in recent years. However, a revelation at the driving range on Monday ignited a resurgence in his game.

Morikawa’s newfound confidence with his irons was evident in his performance at Augusta National. He shot a solid 69 on Saturday, the second-best round of the day, and was just one stroke behind leader Scottie Scheffler. His precision with his irons allowed him to create numerous birdie opportunities.

In addition to his improved iron play, Morikawa also made a bold decision to switch putters mid-tournament. Despite the reluctance of players to make equipment changes during competition, Morikawa reverted to his old Olson prototype blade after using a Spider Tour X mallet in the first round. This change proved to be a masterstroke, as he felt more comfortable and confident with his putting.

Morikawa’s resurgence is a testament to his resilience and determination. After a difficult period, he has found a way to rediscover his form and is now a contender for the Masters title. A victory would bring him one step closer to a career grand slam, with only the US Open trophy missing from his collection.

Morikawa’s journey serves as a reminder that even the most talented players can experience setbacks. However, with perseverance and a willingness to adapt, they can overcome adversity and return to their peak performance.

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How Chess Players Remember All Those Lines and Moves: A Look Inside Their Minds

How Chess Players Remember All Those Lines and Moves: A Look Inside Their Minds

By April 14, 2024 0

How Chess Players Remember All Those Lines and Moves

When R Praggnanandhaa, the 17-year-old Indian chess prodigy, was asked how chess players remember all those lines and moves, he replied with a simple yet profound answer: “We don’t.”

While it may seem like chess players have an eidetic memory, the truth is that they rely on a combination of techniques to navigate the vast and complex world of chess.

Pattern Recognition

One of the most important skills for chess players is pattern recognition. By studying countless games and positions, they develop an intuitive understanding of how pieces interact and how certain patterns lead to favorable or unfavorable outcomes. This allows them to quickly identify familiar situations and recall the best moves to play.

Chunking

Chess players also use a technique called chunking to break down complex positions into smaller, more manageable units. By grouping pieces and moves together, they can reduce the amount of information they need to hold in their minds at any given time. This makes it easier to remember the key ideas and strategies behind each position.

Mental Visualization

Another essential skill for chess players is mental visualization. They can visualize the board and the pieces in their minds, allowing them to analyze positions and calculate variations without physically moving the pieces. This ability to see the game in their heads helps them to remember the key features of each position and to anticipate their opponent’s moves.

Memory Techniques

While chess players don’t memorize every single line and move, they do use memory techniques to improve their recall. These techniques include spaced repetition, which involves reviewing material at increasing intervals, and mnemonics, which are devices that help to associate information with something more memorable.

Practice and Experience

Ultimately, the best way to improve memory in chess is through practice and experience. By playing countless games and studying the games of others, chess players develop a deep understanding of the game and its patterns. This knowledge allows them to recall the best moves in any given situation, even if they haven’t encountered that exact position before.

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Palak Gulia Secures India's 20th Paris Olympic Quota in Shooting

Palak Gulia Secures India’s 20th Paris Olympic Quota in Shooting

By April 14, 2024 0

Palak Gulia, the reigning Asian Games champion, has secured India’s 20th Olympic quota in shooting for the 2024 Paris Games. The 18-year-old from Haryana clinched the bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship (Rifle and Pistol) in Rio De Janeiro on Sunday.

Gulia, who had won an individual gold and team silver in the 10m air pistol at the Hangzhou Asian Games, overcame a slow start in the 24-shot final. She displayed nerves of steel to climb steadily up the leaderboard and eventually score 217.6.

Gulia eventually bowed out after the 22nd shot to settle for third place. Armenia’s Elmira Karapetyan won gold, while Thai teenager Kamonlak Saencha clinched the silver and the second available quota place.

India has now clinched a maximum of 16 Paris Olympic spots available to a country in pistol and rifle events. The country’s shotgun shooters can still earn four Paris berths in men’s and women’s trap and skeet events when the ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship (Shotgun) commences in Doha on April 19.

Gulia and Sainyam had qualified for the eight-woman final on Saturday placed sixth and seventh respectively with identical scores of 578. Save Karpetyan, who had already booked her quota in earlier competitions, all other finalists could claim the available Paris berths.

Both Gulia and Sainyam had a forgettable start to the final, but came back strongly even as Saencha and the experienced Veronika Major of Hungary threatened to pull away from the field in the early stages with some sublime shooting.

Gulia and Sainyam were struggling to get past the fifth position before the eliminations started. However, things turned the Indians’ way as Major suffered a meltdown. Ahead of the 19th shot, Gulia took a 0.6 lead over Major with Sainyam exiting in fifth position. The Hungarian could not hit the 10-ring as the Indian did it once and sealed the quota place.

Karapetyan (240.7) clinched gold on the final shot as Saencha (240.5) crumbled with a poor shot which fetched her 8.6.

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Gukesh Regains Joint Lead in Candidates Chess Tournament

Gukesh Regains Joint Lead in Candidates Chess Tournament

By April 14, 2024 0

In the eighth round of the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto, India’s D Gukesh regained his joint lead with Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia after a decisive victory over compatriot Vidit Gujrathi. Gukesh’s triumph came on a day when R Praggnanandhaa drew with Firouza Alireza of France, while Hikaru Nakamura defeated Fabiano Caruana in an all-American duel.

Gukesh’s victory was a testament to his tactical prowess. He surprised Gujrathi with a rare variation in the opening, forcing his opponent into a long thought process that cost him valuable time. Gukesh seized control of the only open file and used his queen and rook to penetrate Gujrathi’s defenses. Despite Gujrathi’s resistance, Gukesh’s pressure proved too much, and he eventually checkmated his opponent in 38 moves.

Praggnanandhaa, on the other hand, was unable to make significant progress with his white pieces against Alireza. The Indian opted for a variation in the Sicilian Taimanov that Alireza equalized without much difficulty. The players reached an equal endgame after the Queens were traded, and the draw was agreed upon ten moves later.

Nakamura continued his dominance over Caruana, defeating the world number two in just 35 moves. Nakamura took his chances in the closed Ruy Lopez and capitalized on Caruana’s unwarranted complications in the middle game. Caruana’s time shortage also played a role in his downfall, as he missed a tactic in a difficult position.

In the Women’s section, Koneru Humpy scored a crucial victory over compatriot R Vaishali to move up to 3.5 points. Humpy’s technical prowess proved superior to Vaishali’s in an exchange down endgame, as her pair of rooks eventually outmaneuvered Vaishali’s Bishop and Rook.

The ninth round promises an exciting clash between Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa in the men’s section, while Gujrathi faces the in-form Nakamura. The tournament remains wide open, with six rounds still to play.

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Gukesh Retakes Lead in Candidates, Nakamura Stuns Caruana

Gukesh Retakes Lead in Candidates, Nakamura Stuns Caruana

By April 14, 2024 0

In the ongoing Candidates Tournament, D Gukesh has regained a share of the lead after a comfortable victory over fellow Indian Vidit Gujrathi in Round 8. The second half of the double round-robin tournament commenced with reversed colors, and Gukesh capitalized on Vidit’s time management struggles.

Vidit’s early time pressure, coupled with Gukesh’s strategic pawn moves, led to a gradual loss of control over the a-file. Vidit’s unnecessary pawn push on b5 and subsequent d4 advance proved detrimental, allowing Gukesh to dominate the open file with his rook and queen. Gukesh’s precise play left Vidit with no counterplay, forcing him to resign.

With this win, Gukesh joins Ian Nepomniachtchi at the top of the standings with five points. Despite the pressure, Gukesh remains composed, stating, “I’ve learnt to handle it. So far, I’ve handled it well.”

Hikaru Nakamura also made a significant move in the standings, defeating Fabiano Caruana to leapfrog ahead of his compatriot. Caruana, who entered the tournament as a favorite, has shown signs of vulnerability, and his blunder against Nakamura proved costly.

Nakamura, who has now won four consecutive classical games against Caruana, attributes his success to his lack of pressure. “I feel no pressure in the Candidates. I’m playing for fun,” he said. “I’m not saying I wouldn’t be happy if I won. I’m just trying to play good chess and not make a fool of myself.”

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