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It is the first time that the World Junior and Woman Chess Championship for the Visually Impaired is being held outside Europe, and India has been chosen as the first Asian country to host the event.

The event will witness the past world champions, international masters, and FIDE-rated players who will be attending the event and will represent their respective countries.

A total of 32 players from countries such as the USA, Sweden, Poland, Ukraine, and many others will be competing in this exciting tournament. Asian Para Games medalists Megha Chakraborty and Tijan Gawar from India, along with other junior and women players, will participate and showcase their talent on an international stage.

In the last 26 years, India has participated in two Olympiads, six world chess championships, 10 world juniors, four women world championships, four world cup team events, and three international open tournaments.

"It is our honour to host this event, where we not only celebrate the exceptional talents of players with visual impairments but also strengthen the chess community around the world. We look forward to some sensational games and personal stories the next few days will bring," said Charudatta Jhadhav, AICFB president of the All India Chess Federation for the Blind.

Jhadhav himself is a chess champion and a National Award winner for the Best Disabled Employee of the Year. He has developed "Talk64," a speech-enabled chess software that he has precisely designed for chatting: Radio Chess, the world's first dedicated Internet radio for Chess for the Blind.

--IANS

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Released on Friday, the teaser offers a thrilling glimpse into the film's captivating storyline and spine-chilling moments, promising an exhilarating experience for audiences.

The one minute 46 seconds teaser begins with a captivating visual of a throne, accompanied by Kartik's voiceover asking, "Kya laga kahaani khatam ho gayi? Darwaaze toh bandh hote hi hain taaki ek din phir se khul sake." In the backdrop, we can hear the track 'Ami Je Tomar'.

The video then features Vidya Balan’s iconic character, 'Manjulika', effortlessly lifting the throne with one hand, before Kartik makes his entrance in the 'Rooh Baba' avatar. He says, “Bewakoof hai duniya jo bhooton se darti hai”.

The clip showcases Vidya in a striking black saree, her hair flowing dramatically as she exclaims, "Ye mera singhasan hai" (This is my throne). Her powerful presence and commanding delivery elevate the intensity of the moment, leaving viewers captivated by her fierce portrayal of Manjulika.

The teaser features actress Triptii Dimri as Kartik's love interest. The clip also shows characters of Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Mishra, and Ashwini Kalsekar. The video ends with Kartik's dialogue: "Ek number ki daayan hai wo... bhootni, chudail, vampire khoon dekhte hi aa jati hai".

Kartik, who shared the teaser on his social media account, captioned the post as: "Kya laga kahaani khatam ho gayi!! Rooh Baba vs Manjulika...iss Diwali... Teaser out now!! the epic horror adventure begins this Diwali #BhoolBhulaiyaa3".

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ marks the new chapter in the horror-comedy franchise ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ which originally starred Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar. The film is the Hindi remake of the Malayalam film ‘Manichitrathazhu’ directed by Fazil, the father of Malayalam superstar Fahadh Fazil.

Kartik took the baton from Akshay in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, and essayed the role of Rooh Baba. While in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ Kartik romanced Kiara Advani’s character on-screen, in the third instalment, he will be seen starring opposite ‘Animal’ star Triptii. The film also stars Madhuri Dixit.

Produced by T-Series Films and Cine1 Studios, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ is set to release during Diwali. The film is set to clash at the box-office with ‘Singham Again’ which belongs to the cop universe of Rohit Shetty.

--IANS

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Even though the state houses iconic cities like Vadnagar, the majestic Gir forests, and architectural wonders like the Sun Temple of Modhera, it was not considered a tourism destination.

However, when the charismatic leader took over the reins of Gujarat, he took a slew of measures to promote the state as a top tourist destination and the world could not ignore it.

Modi Archive, a popular X handle narrating the life journey of PM Modi via its archives, on Friday shared his old photo informing how with his campaigns Gujarat became a brand.

The popular X handle also shared PM Modi's photographs from the Vibrant Gujarat Summit.

It also shared a newspaper clipping mentioning how he observed 2006 as a Tourism Year.

In 2005, as the world barely looked at Gujarat as a tourism destination, then state CM Modi suggested showcasing the rich traditions to the world in authentic form.

Setting the stage with the 'Khushboo Gujarat Ki campaign', he roped Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan as the face of Gujarat Tourism with a bold appeal of "Kuch din toh guzaro Gujarat mein."

As the roar of Gir's lion became the state's tourism logo, tourist footfalls from 2009 to 2012 increased with a remarkable 30 per cent growth, from 1.70 crore to 2.23 crore.

The Modi magic put festivals like Rann Utsav, Navratri, and the Tarnetar Fair on the national radar, turning them into major tourist magnets and putting the state in the national spotlight.

Even the Indian Institute of Management (IIM-A) studied the brand campaign of Gujarat Tourism in 2014 to understand its success.

Besides, he ensured that local people got the benefits of tourist arrivals.

The state stole the national spotlight and bagged three National Tourism Awards for its excellence in tourism film, innovative use of information and technology and comprehensive development of tourism within the country.

--IANS

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