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''Never, Never Land’ reaches readers across generations': Namita Gokhale celebrates latest work entering 2024 Crossword Book Awards longlist

October 28, 2024 2:15 pm

“I have never seen writing as a career but as an essential part of life, like eating or sleeping,” Namita Gokhale said

Wordplay wars return to Delhi’s ‘Oktoberfest’

October 25, 2024 5:50 am

Sixty spirited teams experienced the joy of printed crosswords—tweaked for Gen Z—at Miranda House this weekend. Who took the crown?

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Defending champs IIT Delhi win National Crossword Contest for third year in a row

September 06, 2024 1:19 am

Wordplay gurus Harshul Sagar and Arush Utkarsh continue to dominate at the National Inter-College Crossword Expedition (NICE), whose 2024 Grand Finale was held this Wednesday.

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From grids to ‘I do’: Pune man's proposal via Indian Express Mini Crossword goes viral

July 11, 2024 6:21 pm

Aman*, 31, had hatched a plan knowing that his girlfriend, a puzzle-loving historian, could not go a day without doing the crossword with her morning chai.

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Crossword Contest | Can you solve 75+ pop culture clues in an hour?

July 07, 2024 7:48 am

Take up The Indian Express' latest word game challenge!

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“Why do you play our Mini Crossword?”

July 07, 2024 12:14 am

[Live Game Inside] We asked 10 regulars of the Indian Express Mini Crossword this question. From avoiding relationship drama to helping them look 'busy' in class, here's what they said.

National Crossword Contest returns for college students on June 9

June 02, 2024 1:56 pm

IIT Delhi are the defending champions, having clinched the NICE trophy twice. Could your college beat them this time?

Ruskin Bond at his home in Landour, with his new book published by Penguin Random House.

On Ruskin Bond’s 90th, the author reveals his favourite words for you to guess on our Mini Crossword

May 25, 2024 6:02 am

[LIVE GAME] From today till May 25 (Saturday), the IE Mini Crossword will hide one word a day from the playful storyteller. Solve for a look into Bond’s mind!

Word games and puzzles may be fun but you need to approach them with caution

May 01, 2024 12:48 pm

Puzzles can be a valuable tool for promoting cognitive health, relaxation, and social connection. However, it's crucial to find the right balance and avoid the potential pitfalls.

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Delhi, join our Crossword Contest on April 20!

April 18, 2024 7:34 am

Lovers of English, pop culture and wordplay should drop by Indian Express’ Crossword Battle — a rare contest unfolding at Hansraj College on April 20.