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Anand's second world title was more satisfying than his triumph in 2000.This time, there was no rival claimant, he said after making sure of the title.

King Anand

Viswanathan Anand becomes the first non-Russian undisputed world champion and the world's top-ranked player at the same time. (Published in the issue
RAKESH RAO
The new world chess champion, Norwegian Magnus Carlsen poses next to his trophy as he is garlanded during a presentation ceremony in Chennai on November 25, 2013. Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen claimed the world chess title on November 22, 2013 in emphatic style, dethroning India's Viswanathan Anand after a one-sided series and becoming the first Western champion since 1975. AFP PHOTO/Manjunath KIRAN

New-age champion

Magnus Carlsen defeats Viswanathan Anand by winning three and drawing seven games to become the second youngest World Chess Champion after Garry Kaspa
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RED BULL'S SEBASTIAN VETTEL LEADING THE RACE at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida in the Second edition of the Indian Grand Prix.-RAJEEV BHATT

Success formula

In front of a crowd of 65,000, Sebastian Vettel wins the Indian Grand Prix for the second time in a row at the Buddh Circuit.
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Fans holds a loft a picture of Rajesh Khanna during his funeral in Mumbai on July 19.-RAJANISH KAKADE/AP

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At the start of game six in the World Chess Championship on May 18. Anand and Gelfand agreed to a short draw and were tied 3-3 at the end of this game in the 12-game match.-BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

He had his chances'

Interview with Viswanathan Anand.
RAKESH RAO
Viswanathan Anand, the world champion, at the FIDE award ceremony at the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow on May 31.-KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP

Reigning monarch

Viswanathan Anand reaffirms his status as the world chess champion with his fifth victory in the World Championship.
RAKESH RAO
Anand was crowned world chess champion in Teheran in 2000 after he beat Alexei Shirov (right) of Spain.-HINDU PHOTO ARCHIVES

The champion on his conquests

For almost three decades, Viswanathan Anand has constantly raised the bar, set fresh goals and won honours for himself and the country.
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Rahul Dravid at a press conference in Bangalore on March 9 when he announced his retirement.-AP

Purist & gentleman

Rahul Dravid, who retired from international cricket recently, was a connoisseur's delight and every bowler's nightmare.
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Viswanathan Anand, seen through his trophy, at a news conference in Bonn, October 29.-WOLFGANG RATTAY/REUTERS

Lord of the board

Three titles in as many formats: Viswanathan Anand is the only World Champion to prove himself in every possible way.
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