- India
- International
Thursday, Apr 04, 2024
Journalism of Courage
PUZZLES AND GAMES NEWS
puzzles and games
Express News Quiz: Godzilla, CAA, Savarkar & the ‘Devil Comet’
April 3, 2024 22:52 IST
Want a finger on the global pulse? Take our news quiz to get started.
Sunday Mini Crossword: Levi’s, movies & the qawwali spirit
March 31, 2024 08:30 IST
Add a spark to your day with our Mini Crossword for Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Holi Quiz | Whose colour is it anyway?
March 22, 2024 06:02 IST
Holi Quiz: We’ll show you 10 colours with rare, funny or unusual names. Match each shade to its 'official name'!
How ‘crowdsourcing’ helped create the Oxford English Dictionary 140 years ago
March 21, 2024 17:05 IST
Murderers, Karl Marx's daughter, women with male pen names and writer JRR Tolkien were part of the barrier-breaking volunteer program that helped finish the first Oxford English Dictionary in 1884.
Express Mini Crossword: On Nowruz and sharing new ideas
March 20, 2024 16:49 IST
New year, new you? Today's Mini Crossword embodies the spirit of Nowruz, the Persian spring festival focused on growth, rebirth and joyful beginnings. Play if you'd like to pick up a good habit!
How do you play Strands, NYT’s new word game?
March 7, 2024 03:42 IST
Strands is the latest addition to The New York Times’ growing empire of puzzle games. We explain how to play.
FIDE announces Chess School Awards to foster excellence
February 29, 2024 21:48 IST
Schools with well-rounded chess programs will be able join a collaborative network of FIDE Chess Schools around the globe.
Infinite Craft is an AI-run game that humours your God complex
February 29, 2024 22:02 IST
Where else can you make Shah Rukh Khan or an army of monsters in five minutes?
Revv up your F1 knowledge with our 2024 Pre-Season Quiz
February 21, 2024 22:15 IST
What's cooking on the Formula One circuit for 2024? Catch up on key facts with our F1 quiz.
“8 is the new 12”: Ashwath Kaushik becomes youngest chess player to defeat a Grandmaster
February 20, 2024 23:07 IST
Singapore's Ashwath Kaushik, 8, made history this Sunday by defeating 37-year-old GM Jacek Stopa in a game of classical chess. How are such chess prodigies born?
Express News Quiz: Electoral bonds, Zendaya & the death of Alexei Navalny
February 19, 2024 22:29 IST
Kept an eye on major headlines? Take our news quiz to find out.
Shut up and ‘pounce’: February’s quiz competitions arrive with massive cash prizes
February 16, 2024 17:09 IST
Trivial pursuits? We think not. Quiz competitions have many takers these days, with eye-popping rewards to attract new players.
Artsy partner? Show your love with a Victorian puzzle purse for Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2024 23:34 IST
Hiding love letters or secret messages, the Victorian puzzle purse is an intriguing Valentine’s Day gift idea.
41% Indian gamers are women, 66% from non-metros, says Google-backed study
February 16, 2024 17:11 IST
“When I tell people that I play action and war games, they act surprised. As if I can only play Candy Crush or Subway Surfer!”
Bid winter adieu with the Delhi World Book Fair from Feb 10-18
February 10, 2024 17:31 IST
Delhi Book Fair 2024: Grab info on tickets, timings, event schedules and travel advice for this expo, now in its 52nd year.
Express News Quiz: Bumrah, Bharat Ratnas & Taylor, the billionaire
February 11, 2024 22:29 IST
Do you have a firm grasp on headlines? Take our news quiz to find out.
Jagjit Singh Audio Quiz: On his 70th birthday, a tribute to India’s ‘Ghazal King’
February 28, 2024 00:18 IST
Jagjit Singh was born on Feb 8, 1941. Lend him your ear on today’s free music quiz, where we celebrate eight of his timeless hits. Can you name them all?
Crosswords growing as an ‘intellectual sport’, finds Jamia eventSign In to read
February 4, 2024 21:06 IST
Gen Z has taken a surprising liking to crosswords, exchanging mindless scrolling for focused scribbling. Try our Mini Game at the end to see if you're part of this club.
Union Budget Quiz: Who ranked #1 out of 450 contestants?Sign In to read
February 5, 2024 17:54 IST
Meet the winners of Indian Express’ 24-hour quiz competition on the 2024 Budget!
Union Budget Quiz Contest (2024): Top 3 players win prizes, top 10 to bag a featureSign In to read
February 3, 2024 20:57 IST
Brush up on finance with our 24-hour quiz competition on the new Budget. Entries will be accepted till 8pm of February 2, 2024. Sign in to play!
Crosswords slow down memory loss better than ‘brain training’ games, finds studySign In to read
January 29, 2024 19:26 IST
Adults with a crossword habit showed less brain shrinkage and better daily functioning, found researchers from Duke and Columbia University.
Express News Quiz: ‘Fighter’, black tigers & the butter chicken debateSign In to read
January 27, 2024 07:31 IST
Kept an eye on this week’s headlines? Take our news quiz to find out.
‘Way of the Vagabond’, a travel crossword to inspire your 2024 long weekend plansSign In to read
January 30, 2024 23:25 IST
National Tourism Day 2024: Play our travel crossword to unlock the six Indian destinations you shouldn’t miss this year.
Express News Quiz: Kashmir, Korea and Kanye WestSign In to read
January 20, 2024 20:03 IST
What links 'Jab We Met' to Hindu temples? Which climate phase is named after Christ? And why is Kanye West's dentist trending? Find these answers and more on our news quiz.
Army Day Quiz: War, victory and valour, the ultimate military triviaSign In to read
February 28, 2024 00:20 IST
Did you know of the Pakistani, Burmese and Indian Army chiefs who were once classmates? Put your ‘fauji’ senses to the test with our special quiz on defence and military history.
Advertisement
SportsUpdated: April 5, 2024 05:01 IST
The Chess Candidates Tournament 2024 Round 1 has begun with 16 top players, including five Indian grandmasters, competing for a chance to face world champions Ding Liren and Li Wenjun. The tournament will be a double round robin with 14 games, but former champion Magnus Carlsen will not be participating. Stay tuned for updates.
BEST OF EXPRESS
Advertisement
Must Read
Advertisement
Advertisement