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The Kondamotu sculpture of five Vrishni heroes Saṃkarṣaṇa, Vāsudeva, Pradyumna, Samba, Aniruddha standing around enthroned Narasimha Candravamsi Yadukul Vrishni Veer were revered in various parts of the sub-continent, from South India to Bactria.

Ten years ago, this man was the founder of al-Qaeda's branch in Syria. Six months ago, the US had a $10-million bounty on his head. Today, he is posing with the President of the United States.

Reminds me of Tai Huang from the Pirates of the Caribbean. Qataris: where does your allegiance lie? Orangina: with the highest bidder Qataris: we'll give you a $400 million plane Orangina: that makes you the highest bidder!

Unbelievable feeling! Just won the #SuperbetChessClassic in Bucharest, Romania! Huge thanks to my team and supporters for their unwavering encouragement!

After a thrilling victory, Pragg was awarded the winner’s trophy and check by Augusta Dragic, President of the Superbet Foundation, and Michael Khodarkovsky, Executive Director of the Grand Chess Tour. Congratulations 🎊!

Hail the Lord of the Seven Hills!

Somewhere in Ballia, kids are showing their grandparents the planets through a telescope.

That moment when World Champion Gukesh D won his game against World no.1 Magnus Carlsen! Video: Aditya Sur Roy/ ChessBase India #chess #chessbaseindia #norwaychess #gukesh

"This didn't age well" moment of chess. PS: note that only the black king fell. Magnus was playing black.

Vishnu Chaturmurti from Kashmir (Karkota or Utpala period) from the V&A museum. This is the first time I saw the low relief Kapila form on the back.

c.f., the Kashmirian shaiva equivalent: nandirudreshvara: manasataramgini.wordpress.com/2024/01/10/som…

Extremely sad news from Ahmedabad. ☹️

— Trump: “I made a trade deal with Xi!” — Xi: “No, he didn’t.” — Trump: “I negotiated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.” — Modi: “No, he didn’t.” — Trump: “I talked to Newsom!” — Newsome: “No, he didn’t.” — Trump: “Iran called me.” — Iran: “No, we didn’t.”

Do you know what the f**k you are doing, Orangina?

Many lessons for Hs.

A pAla charchikA and the inscription of mUrtishiva the preceptor of the pAla: OṂ namaś carcikāyai । surāsuraśiraḥ-śreṇi-paṭa-vāsa-samā jagat । pāntu viśvakṛtābhyarcāś carcā-caraṇa-reṇavaḥ ॥ daṃṣṭrā-saṃdhi-nilīnam eka-kavalam viśvaṃ tad aśnāmi kiṃ?

AND KABOOM! GUKESH BEATS MAGNUS! Another that didn't age well comment from Magnus! 😆

The final few moments of Gukesh D defeating Magnus Carlsen with the Black pieces. Enjoy the finish of this wonderful game with the commentary of Sagar Shah, Amruta Mokal and Harshit Raja!