Neelav is a content producer with over five years of experience in digital news media, specialising in delivering sports content. Outside of work, you will find him exploring Delhi or probably with his cats.
Articles by Neelav Chakravarti
Ajaraie interview: ISL record-breaker sends IND selection message, lauds Chhetri
Alaaeddine Ajaraie has simply romped to countless goals and is already one of the best signings in the league’s not-so old history.
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 08:33 AM IST
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi’s participation confirmed for Paris Grand Slam
Freestyle Chess confirmed D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi's participation in Paris.
Updated on Feb 16, 2025 06:09 PM IST
Erigaisi earns more than Gukesh's prize money as non-participating FCPC member
Arjun Erigaisi is a FCPC member, and he qualified for the prize money as a non-participating player. He had to meet the Elo rating criteria.
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 04:51 PM IST
‘Magnus Carlsen does not like it, but he accepts’: Niemann joins Freestyle Chess
The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour has included American GM Hans Niemann in their line-up for the Paris leg.
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 05:54 PM IST
Sports Ministry ‘didn’t consult’ AICF before ending reward for GM, IM titles
The move is bizarre considering that the Sports Ministry was soaking in D Gukesh’s World Championship glory recently.
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 04:13 PM IST
Lei Tingjie gears up for Norway Chess after Blitz silver, makes 'Vaishali' claim
Lei Tingjie is currently only occupied with chess, and that has been her life in general.
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 06:58 PM IST
D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen put Freestyle Chess vs FIDE controversy to rest
D Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen are currently participating at the first leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 06:31 PM IST
FIDE CEO Sutovsky clears the air on D Gukesh, Freestyle Chess controversy
FIDE CEO and grandmaster Emil Sutovsky cleared the air on the recent Freestyle Chess controversy.
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 12:04 PM IST
Neelav Chakravarti
Freestyle Chess expose FIDE boss' alleged WhatsApp texts, demand resignation
Freestyle Chess won't be able to host a World Championship tournament after FIDE's latest statement.
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 10:46 AM IST
Neelav Chakravarti
Anand's sudden wildcard U-turn dubbed ‘not wise’ by Freestyle Chess owner
Freestyle Chess co-owner Jan Henric Buettner revealed the reasons behind Viswanathan Anand's withdrawal ahead of the German leg this month.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:35 PM IST
Neelav Chakravarti
Yuven, 1st Indian-origin driver to get Indy podium finish, eyes comeback
Yuven Sundaramoorthy has also been to India, where he won a race at the Madras Motor Sports Club.
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 11:43 AM IST
Neelav Chakravarti
Allan Donald picks 3 pacers to watch out for in SA20, calls IPL star ‘a freak’
Allan Donald had special praise for a specific South African pacer and predicted a big future for him.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 06:31 AM IST
Neelav Chakravarti
Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod eyes ‘top-20, top-25’ next year
Malvika Bansod is only 23-years-old, and has already proven herself to be a giant beater, when she defeated legend Saina Nehwal at the 2022 India Open.
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 07:46 PM IST
Neelav Chakravarti
'You get 2 all-rounders like him, Pandya': Uthappa backs IPL star for IND debut
Robin Uthappa had some advice for the Indian team management and urged them to hand out a debut to a cricketer for the ongoing South Africa series.
Updated on Nov 10, 2024 01:30 PM IST
Neelav Chakravarti
Who is Ruben Amorim? Football’s new Mourinho takes over as Man United head coach
Ruben Amorim is a former player, and played mainly as a midfielder. He spent most of his career with Belenenses and Benfica
Published on Nov 02, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Neelav Chakravarti