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World chess champion Gukesh D returns to Chennai to heroic welcome
18-year-old Gukesh D, the newly crowned World Chess Champion, received a warm reception at the airport from enthusiastic fans and officials. Tamil Nadu Sports Secretary Atulya Mishra honoured the young prodigy with a bouquet, celebrating his remarkable victory over China’s Ding Liren in Singapore with a score of 7.5-6.5.
Gukesh, now the youngest world champion in chess history, attributed his success to the Chennai Chess Olympiad and his mentor, Viswanathan Anand. As only the second Indian to claim this prestigious title after Anand, Gukesh’s triumph has shattered Garry Kasparov’s long-standing record for the youngest world chess champion.
In recognition of this historic achievement, the Tamil Nadu government has announced a grand felicitation ceremony to be held at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai on 17 December. This event will honour Gukesh’s extraordinary accomplishment and celebrate India’s growing prominence in the world of chess.
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Malta Republic Day
The highlight of the 50th anniversary celebrations will be an audio-visual spectacle held from 13 to 15 December at St George’s Square in Valletta. A key feature of this event will be a stunning projection on the façade of the President’s Palace in Valletta. On Republic Street, the Maltese armed forces will lead a military parade, while the streets will be adorned with banners featuring the Maltese flag and the national colours of red and white. Various cultural events are organised by the Malta Council for Culture and Arts, including performances of traditional Maltese folk dances like ‘il-Maltija’ and ‘parata.’ The celebrations are capped off with spectacular fireworks displays across the Maltese islands.
Saint Lucia National Day
Saint Lucy, a young Christian martyr, perished during the Diocletianic Persecution in 304 AD. Her story of faith and sacrifice has inspired millions across centuries. According to legend, an angelic visitation led to Lucy’s conversion to Christianity. She devoted her life to aiding the poor, distributing her family’s wealth. Her betrothed, from a pagan family, reported her charitable acts to Roman authorities. Lucy’s unwavering refusal to honour Roman gods resulted in her martyrdom.
By the 6th century, Saint Lucy’s veneration had spread widely across Europe, including England, France, and Scandinavia. Her Latin name, rooted in ‘lux’ meaning light, connects her feast day to the Winter Solstice in the Julian calendar—symbolising the arrival of light on the year’s longest night. In Saint Lucia, the National Festival of Lights and Renewal commences on the eve of Saint Lucy’s day, heralding the Christmas season. The capital, Castries, transforms with decorative illuminations, while local artisans compete to craft the most impressive lanterns. A dazzling fireworks display marks the festival’s grand finale.
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