2026 stands out as a pivotal year in modern chess. A historic World Championship match between two players around age 20, the continued rise of young talents from India, Uzbekistan, and Europe, and the enduring excellence of established stars create a landscape full of storylines. With FIDE ratings shifting, the Grand Chess Tour delivering high-stakes … Read more
Magnus Carlsen has retained his Esports World Cup (EWC) Chess title, beating 19-year-old Denis Lazavik in the final in Paris. The 2026 edition of the tournament, held from August 11 to 15 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, brought together 22 of the world’s strongest rapid players competing for a $1.5 million prize fund — … Read more
PUBG esports has never been more competitive. With PGC and PMGC now sharing a global stage under the PUBG UNITED banner, the gap between “good” and “great” has never been smaller — yet a handful of players still separate themselves from the pack. In this article, you’ll find a clear, up-to-date breakdown of the top … Read more
If you have spent any time watching Free Fire content from South Asia, chances are you have already come across Sooneeta Gaming. Known simply as “Sooneeta” to millions of fans, she is widely regarded as one of the most recognizable female Free Fire creators from Nepal, and one of the few women to have built … Read more
Few names in Indian digital entertainment have travelled as unusual a path as Samay Raina’s. He started out doing open mics for free meal vouchers, went on to win a national comedy talent show, and then, almost by accident, turned chess into one of the biggest online trends in India during the pandemic. This Samay … Read more
Few names light up the South Asian Free Fire scene quite like Tonde Gamer. With a YouTube channel that has crossed the 19-million-subscriber mark in 2026 and a gameplay style that mixes sharp Free Fire skills with laugh-out-loud commentary, Tonde Gamer has become one of the most-searched Free Fire creators on Google. But behind the … Read more
Judit Polgar is not remembered as the best female chess player of all time. She is remembered as one of the best chess players of all time, full stop. Born in Budapest in 1976 as part of a deliberate, almost audacious educational experiment run by her father, Polgar spent 26 years as the world’s top-ranked … Read more
The Ballon d’Or 2026 race has reached fever pitch. With the 2025/26 club campaigns wrapped and the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain looming, individual excellence, trophy hauls, and clutch international displays are separating the elite from the rest. This updated Ballon d’Or Power Ranking 2026 draws from the latest verified performances … Read more
For the first time in the 96-year history of the FIFA World Cup, the champions will earn a nine-figure prize. When the final whistle blows at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026, the team lifting the trophy will secure more prize money than any World Cup winner before it. But the record-breaking payout is only … Read more
Football fans in Bangladesh are excited for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the biggest edition yet featuring 48 teams across Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026. With matches in different North American time zones, having the full schedule converted to Bangladesh Standard Time (BST, UTC+6) is essential. This … Read more